Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC
Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC

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A carved life-size figure of a First World War soldier in uniform with his head down, hands resting on the top of a rifle, resting on the ground. It is sited on a new housing estate at the old Bickershaw Colliery. The road around the green has also been named Wilkinson Park Drive, indicated by three gold-coloured road signs, which have a representation of the Victoria Cross on them, and the coat of arms of Wigan Borough Council. Alfred Robert Wilkinson, VC, born in Leigh, was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Title

Alfred Wilkinson (1896–1940), VC

Date

2018

Medium

wood & slate

Accession number

WN7_FM_S002

Acquisition method

commissioned by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Work type

Statue

Owner

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Custodian

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

26th October 2018

Access

at all times

Inscription description

plaque on ground in front of the figure: IN HONOUR OF / ALFRED WILKINSON / VC / BORN IN LEIGH / AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS FOR / OUTSTANDING BRAVERY / AND DEVOTION / TO DUTY / DURING / THE FIRST WORLD WAR

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Located at

Wilkinson Park Drive, Leigh, Wigan

WN7 4QD

Located on the grassed area near the children's playground.