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Robin WILSON

Regimental number7450
Place of birthLanark Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCivil engineer
Address'Elonara', Coolong Road, Vauclause, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Wilson, Burnbank House, Coatbridge, Scotland
Enlistment date31 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Howitzer Battery
FateDischarged 11 November 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He reconnoitred the front line under heavy fire, established an O.P., and registered his battery with great skill. He has previously done very fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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