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Private Edward Wildman

Private Edward Wildman, number 3714356, served with the 2nd Battalion of the King's Own Royal Regiment in the Second World War.  He served with the battalion in Syria and was wounded and spent time in Palestine and Egypt. He later served with the Provost Staff of the Corps of Military Police on attachment from the King's Own.

Private Edward Wildman, number 3714356, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment, circa 1940, wearing Battle dress blouse and side cap.
Accession Number: KO2924/01

Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, fourth from left in Fez, Egypt, Second World War. “This photo was taken in Cairo while I was on leave, when I met Sammy Barritt and some Egyptian friends of his. How do I look in the Egyptian hat. OK eh. With all my love Edward”
Private Samuel Barritt, number 3713957, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment, was killed in action on 23 Jun 1941 in Syria. His home address is shown as 1a Nelson Street, Lancaster, he was born in Burnley. His parents are shown as living at 1a Lancaster Street, Morecambe, and it is stated he was a native of Colne.
Accession Number: KO2924/02

Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, wearing shorts and shirt and beret, so later years of Second World War.
Accession Number: KO2924/03

Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, at Nathanya Convalescent Depot, Palestine, 5 Nov 1941.
Accession Number: KO2924/04

Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, circa 1941.
Accession Number: KO2924/05

Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, (left) and another soldier, in swimming trunks, circa 1941.
Accession Number: KO2924/06

Group of five soldiers, with Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, in the centre, circa 1941.
Accession Number: KO2924/07

Two soldiers, Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, on the left, circa 1941
Accession Number: KO2924/08

Two soldiers swimming, Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, on the left, circa 1941.
Accession Number: KO2924/09

Group of soldiers at Number 3 Convalescent Depot, Palestine, circa 1941.
Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, in the centre of the rear row.
Accession Number: KO2924/10

Group of wounded soldiers and nurses with Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment. At 12th General Hospital, Sarafand, Palestine, circa 1941.
Accession Number: KO2924/11

Group of four wounded soldiers, with Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment. At 12th General Hospital, Sarafand, Palestine, circa 1941.
Accession Number: KO2924/12

Group of four wounded soldiers, with Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment. At 12th General Hospital, Sarafand, Palestine, circa 1941. “Wounded but still smiling”
Accession Number: KO2924/13

Two soldiers, including Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment on the left, crossing some water, Egypt or Palestine, circa 1941 in a ferry.
Accession Number: KO2924/14

Two soldiers, including Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment on the left, with ‘V’ for Victory. Circa 1941
Accession Number: KO2924/15

Three soldiers, including Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment in the centre, circa 1941/2.
Accession Number: KO2924/16

The Depot Gates, Caterham.
The Guards Depot was at Caterham, Surrey.
Accession Number: KO2924/17

Embroidered Cloth. Bought as souvenir by Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, in Egypt, 1942.
‘Souvenir of Egypt 1942’ in the centre above the pyramids and palm tree. On each side is a crest of leaves, flower and a crown, on the left side is the word ‘Suez’ and on the right is ‘Ismailia’
Accession Number: KO2924/18

Embroidered Table Cloth. Bought as souvenir by Private Edward Wildman, King’s Own Royal Regiment, in Egypt, 1941.
‘Souvenir of Egypt 1941’ with four regimental Lions and ‘The King’s Own’ in each corner, Pyramids in centre and four oasis designs including palm trees.
Accession Number: KO2924/19

1939-45 Star to Private Edward Wildman, number 3714356, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment.
Accession Number: KO3016/01

Africa Star to Private Edward Wildman, number 3714356, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment.
Accession Number: KO3016/02

Defence Medal to Private Edward Wildman, number 3714356, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment.
Accession Number: KO3016/03

War Medal to Private Edward Wildman, number 3714356, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment.
Accession Number: KO3016/04

Box of issue for Second World War Medals issued to Mr E Wildman, 16 Almer Row, Foulridge, Near Colne, Lancashire.
Accession Number: KO3016/05

Second World War medal slip, with 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War Medals marked.
Accession Number: KO3016/06

Ladies ‘sweetheart’ badge with “Serving King and Country” in brass and blue enamel around a central coloured photograph of Private Edward Wildman.
Accession Number: KO3016/07

Printed red and white ‘King’s Own’ shoulder title, Second World War period.
Accession Number: KO3016/08

Blazer Badge, King’s Own Royal Regiment.
Accession Number: KO3016/09

Embroidered/sewn coaster, pink with green pattern
Accession Number: KO3016/10 & 11

Embroidered table centre piece. Featuring a red rose, crown and Lion above ‘The King’s Own’ and ‘Souvenir of Egypt’ and ‘1941’
Accession Number: KO3016/12

Embroidered and printed table centre piece. Yellow with printed images of pyramids etc.
Accession Number: KO3016/13

Newspaper cutting, circa 1942,
“Another letter from Middle East.
Private E Wildman, writing from the Middle East to express his thanks to the “Five Fs” for the 10s note which he received from them some time ago, described his communication as coming from “The land of sand and sun.” He said he had great pleasures in thanking all the workers of the “Five F’s” for the gift he received in April. He added that he was sorry that although he knew he had had a number of gifts sent to him he had only been lucky enough to get two in the last two years, but he appreciates very much “the way you have all worked to send us these fine and useful gifts.” He stated: “It is nice to think, especially when we were so far away from home, that we are still in the thoughts of everyone in our dear village, the village which we love and which we wish we could get back to, so until that day comes, when I hope won’t be long, I wish you all the very best of luck. God bless you all.”
Accession Number: KO3016/14

Newspaper cutting, circa Jun 1942
“Recapture of Merj Ayoun”
Accession Number: KO3016/15

Album of Photographs put together by Private Wildman, KO3016/16

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