Roll of Honour
Private William Jenkins
Also linked to: Bicester Methodist Church
Service Number: 39165
Regiment: King's Liverpool Regiment (13th)
Conflict: World War One
Date of Death: 29th March 1917
Age at Death: 34
Burial/Memorial Location: Douchy-les-Ayette British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
Address: Parents: 7 Wesley Cottages, Bicester
Son of George & Fanny Jenkins, of 7 Wesley Cottages, Bicester. A bricklayer.
"Mrs Jenkins, of Chapel Yard, has received the news that her son, Private William Jenkins, of the King’s Liverpool Regiment (Labour Battalion) has been killed in France. Before enlisting he worked for Messrs. Layton and Son. The news of his death was sent to his mother by an officer, who stated that whilst the battalion was carrying out important work a shell burst amongst them, killing four members of the party, including Pte. Jenkins." Bicester Advertiser 06/04/1917