Regimental number | 2015 |
Place of birth | Camperdown Victoria |
Other Names | WILSON, Gcorge Wesley WILSON, Gcorge Wesley WILSON, Gcorge Wesley WILSON, Gcorge Wesley |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Frank Wilson, Weerite, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near FRISE West of PERONNE on the afternoon of 28th August 1918 this Non-Commissioned Officer took charge of the platoon when his Officer became a casualty, and led them forward to the final objective in a trench system West of MEREAUCOURT WOOD. The enemy held this position in strength both with men and machine guns, and resistance for a time was very strong. This was overcome by the skilful bombing of Corporal WILSON and his party, and the excellent manner in which this N.C.O. disposed of his men. After capturing the objective Corporal WILSON immediately gained touch with both flanks and established posts to consolidate the position. Having made all secure, he sent back a clear report of the situation to his Company Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brothers: 2420 Pte Frank Owen Turner WILSON, 3rd Pioneer Bn, killed in action, 7 June 1917; 5481 Pte Frank Clements WILSON, 14th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 July 1919; 12437 Driver Colin WILSON, 10th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |