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Jack Wilson
Played by Ashley Kumar
Fact title | Fact data |
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Date of birth |
6 January 1895
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Place of birth |
Clapham, London
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Age at outbreak of WW1 |
19
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Occupation |
Porter
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Address |
Seagate Street, Folkestone
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The son of Albert and Florrie, and brother to Kitty, Adam and Sam, Jack works as a porter at Folkestone Harbour Station. He is - reluctantly - friends with Joe Macknade. In September 1914, Jack enlists to The Buffs, East Kent Regiment after being handed a white feather.
In early 1918, Jack returns to Britain severely weakened after being held in a prisoner of war camp at Sennelager in Germany. His return creates an unexpected love triangle.