| Forename | Edward |
|---|---|
| Surname | Pilkington |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Wigan Cenotaph |
| Age | 19 |
| Address | 1 Charles Street |
| Parents' Address | |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Private |
| Occupation or place of work | J.H. Green, Wigan Market Hall butcher |
| Regiment | Kings Shropshire Light Infantry |
| Day of Death | 30 |
| Month of Death | May |
| Year of Death | 1917 |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Burial | Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe |
| Regiment Number | 204463 |
| Name of War | First World War |
| Location | Wigan |
| Additional Information | Son of T Pilkington. Born in Blackpool. Formerly 6857 South Lancashire Regt Ref: CWGC, WO 30/6/17 |