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James DCM WILSON

Regimental numberR542
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationEngine driver
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs E A Wilson, 694 Kings Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name5th South Australian Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 31 August 1918
Regimental number from Nominal Roll542
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great gallantry and initiative when commanding the company, and performed valuable service in driving off two enemy bombing parties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Date of death10 November 1940

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