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Subject: Acting Chaplain Thomas Henry Wilkin. Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:55 pm
“The Rev. T. H. Wilkin arrived from Grahamstown, and was gazetted chaplain to the Wesleyan soldiers in the First Division on the Lower Tugela. He soon became a favourite both with officers and men, but in a few weeks was stricken down with fever, and never fully recovered from its effects. The Rev. T. W. Pocock took his place, and was one of the last chaplains to leave the field at the close of the war. The Rev. G. Weaver, of Queenstown, was employed on the lines of communication. The services of these chaplains were gratefully acknowledged by Sir H. Clifford from the local headquarters, and Sir Bartle Frere expressed his appreciation of the promptitude and zeal which the Methodist Church had shown in the time of need."
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Lake's Falmouth Packet and Cornwall Advertiser 29 November 1902
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Rev Thomas Henry Wilkin Birth 1851 Death 18 Nov 1902 (aged 50–51) Northallerton, Hambleton District, North Yorkshire, England Burial - Northallerton Cemetery, Northallerton, Hambleton District, North Yorkshire, England Plot Section G, Row 19, Grave 2