The burial of Cpl Wing took place at Stapleford Cemetry on Tuesday 26th June .Among those at the burial from Mercian were Lt Cl Jeavons, Major L Chell, RQMS Crump, WO2 Edwards, Sgt Barras, Sgt Russell Jones, Cpl Morton, Mr Bacon, and Mr Jackson. Cpl Wing had given long and devoted service with both the 5th/8th Sherwood Foresters and 1st Bn Mercian Volunteers. Always there with a smile what ever the conditions. He was a very important part of D Company and the 1st battalion and he will be sadly missed. During his service he was awarded the meritorious service medal, and the Territorial Efficiency Medal
