Regimental number | 3982 |
Place of birth | Longwarry Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Barman |
Address | Bunyip, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R J Wilson, Bunyip, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 20th/21st September 1917, Pte. WILSON combined the duties of Signaller and Runner in an efficient manner. Owing to shortage of Signallers and runners and the doubtful communication, he was at times called upon to run a message immediately after completing his duty at the telephone, but regardless of his fatigue and the enemy barrages, he obeyed the slightest order in such a manner as to show to those that he came in contact with his high value as a soldier. As a guide for relieving battalione he was invaluable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |