Regimental number | 1051 |
Place of birth | Jamestown, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | PO Jamestown, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24.3 |
Height | 5' 10.75" |
Weight | 142 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Agnes Collins, Whyte, Yarcowie, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 2142 Pte Bertram Thomas Patrick WILSON, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 July 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontes', 20 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand), 24 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Cornelius William |