| Regimental number | 1051 |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | PO Jamestown, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.3 |
| Height | 5' 10.75" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Agnes Collins, Whyte, Yarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2142 Pte Bertram Thomas Patrick WILSON, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 July 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontes', 20 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand), 24 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Cornelius William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
