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Edwin James WILSON

Regimental number1033
Place of birthElmore Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressAvonmore, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMrs Elizabeth McGowan, Weewee-rup, Victoria
Enlistment date1 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during the capture of the enemy trenches near BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917. All his senior officers being casualties he reorganised his Company and available men and put the trench allotted into a good state of defence. he did excellent service in collecting and issuing available supplies of ammunition, bombs and minenwerfer shells at the earliest opportunity.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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