| Regimental number | 608 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | J |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Wilson, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for service in the Navy on account of teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, date not recorded (shell wound, right foot; foot lost); admitted to 17th General Hospital, Alexandria (no further details recorded). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ballarat', 5 July 1915; disembarked, 3 August 1915; discharged (permanently unfit), Adelaide, 24 May 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Jack Henderson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
