| Regimental number | 812 |
| Place of birth | Oangru, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | Peel Street, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs R.D. Wilson, c/o Mrs. J. Dwyer, Peel Street, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Randwick, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For individual courage and initiative during the operations at PASSCHENDAELE, East of YPRES, on 6th November 1917. When the N.C.O.s became casualties, Private WILSON assumed control of his platoon, and by personal courage and prolonged effort, cheered and led the men throughout a severe and continuous bombardment. His conduct during previous actions has been consistently good.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military 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
