Place of birth | Bailleston, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | 32 Victoria Road, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lilias Wilson, 32 Victoria Road, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 61st Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Age at death from cemetery records | 36 |
Place of burial | Tincourt New British Cemetery (Plot VI, Row G, Grave No. 3), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 158 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William James and Ellen WILSON; Wife: Lilias WILSON |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. He led his company forward during an attack with great judgment and skill under heavy fire. Though there was a gap of several yards between his flank and the unit on his left, he pushed on and reached the objective with very small casualties. His courage and splendid example of determination materially contributed to the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |