| Regimental number | 2598 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.9 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Wilson, Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Cable Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 12829 Pte Albert Warren WILSON, No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, returned to Australia, 10 September 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 15 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S71273. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 77 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Robert Richard |