Private Wilfred Basil Bower – 16th Royal Scots

Private Bower died on the 30th August 1917. He was 24 years old.

Private Robert Wilfred Basil Bower is buried in Tincourt New British Cemetery, near Peronne in France. He died from wounds received while carrying a wounded comrade.

Private Bower had enlisted in February 1916 and was sent abroad a year later. He was a hairdresser who trained in Gainsborough and then moved to Sheffield.

Private Wilfred Basil Bower's headstone before restoration — Private Wilfred Basil Bower’s headstone before restoration

Private Wilfred Basil Bower's headstone after restoration — Private Wilfred Basil Bower’s headstone after restoration

The Friends of Gainsborough Cemeteries and Chapel was set-up to help restore the family headstones of servicemen and women who died during WWI and WWII.

Both cemeteries have graves recognised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

We also work to preserve both the General Cemetery, its Chapel, and the North Warren (Non-Conformist) Cemetery. With the kind permission of Gainsborough Town Council.

The General Cemetery is situated on Cox’s Hill in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. And the North Warren Cemetery is on Ropery Road in Gainsborough.

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