| Regimental number | 1032 |
| Place of birth | Richmond New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Quarryman |
| Address | Rawson Street, St Leonards, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Agnes Wilson, Rawson Street, St Leonards, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For valuable services rendered whilst prisoners of war, or interned.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31759 (30 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38 (29 April 1920). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operation of the evening of the 4th February, 1917, near GUEUDECOURT, the Sector where WILSON was stationed, was heavily shelled and bombed, causing casualties to the whole gun's crew and disabling the gun. WILSON promptly restored the gun to action, rallied the men in the trench, and then with conspicuous bravery carried the wounded men to safety through very severe shell fire. He maintained a fine spirit throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: Meritorious Service Medal 'In recognition of devotion to duty and valuable services rendered whilst a prisoner of war, or interned.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front (taken prisoner of war) Medals: Military Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
