Frederick WILBY

Frederick Wilby, a gardener from Weeting signed up on 11th December 1915 and was mobilized on 19th June 1916. Initially in the 8th Bn Northampton Regiment, he was posted to the 3rd batallion on 1st September 1916.

A medical board found that he was no longer fit for service due to nasal sinusitus and he was discharged on 4th April 1918.

Silver War Badge

The information presented here has been derived from surviving public and military records as well as from contemporary press reports. We hope you find it of interest ‐ if you think we have made an error, or can add any further details, please get in touch.