| Regimental number | 974 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Other Names | Wilder-Neligan |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Brandon, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5'8.75" |
| Weight | 181 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Captain J Neligan, Admiralty, London, England |
| Previous military service | 1 yr. R.H.A. H Battery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 9th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 9th Battalion Promotion date: Temporary Captain Unit: 9th Battalion Promotion date: Captain Unit: 9th Battalion Promotion date: Major Unit: 9th Battalion Promotion date: Temporary Lieutenant Colonel Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Colonel Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29251 (5 August 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 133 (28 October 1915). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 26th April, 1915, near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). Assisted by another Non-Commissioned Officer, who was subsequently killed, he carried a wounded man into a place of safety under a very heavy fire. Later on he was instrumental in collecting stragglers, whom he led back into the firing line.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8865 Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry when commanding a raid in force. His careful training and fine leading were responsible for the success attained. Fifty three of the enemy were killed and twenty four prisoners taken, besides a machine gun, many rifles, and much equipment. Though wounded in the head, he stuck to his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176 Date: Bar to Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry in a night attack on a village. Owing to his skill and courage, the plan of enveloping the village was successfully carried out, resulting in the capture of 200 prisoners and 30 machine guns. The attacking force suffered less than 20 casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Private, 20 August 1914; Lance Corporal, 10 September 1914; Corporal, 1 January 1915; Provisional Sergeant, 1 January 1915; Commissioned, 28 April 1915. War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 September 1919, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (appointment terminated), Brisbane, 12 October 1919. Commanded 10th Bn, 1917-18. Medals: Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Conduct Medal, MSBV |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILDER Maurice |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
