Walter Tinker

Walter enlisted around 1915 in the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Although details are unknown, on the 3rd October 1917, an accident occurred on an ambulance train. The War Office notified Mr and Mrs Tinker that their son, Walter, had been involved in the accident which had resulted in his death. He was buried in the Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen age 21. His elder brother, Arthur, was also a casualty of the war and died of his wounds and condition three years after Walter. Worksop Guardian 14 December 1917 Mr. Joseph Tinker, of Tamworth, has been notified by the War Office, that his son, Pte. Walter Tinker, K.O.Y.L.I., was accidentally killed in a train accident in France on October 3rd. Pte. Tinker was on an ambulance train when the accident occurred. This promising young soldier enlisted about two years ago, and had seen a good bit of trench warfare.

Ranskill memorial book details:- Walter Tinker No. 202262 – joined 1915 – killed 3 Oct 1917 – buried Rouen Cemetery – Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. CWG additional information:- Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Tinker, of Torworth, Bawtry, Yorks Commemorated in Ranskill Church WW1 record book and Window 2. Research by Colin Dannatt