William Edwin Wilson
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
Edwin
Last Name:
Wilson
Mother's Name:
Rhoda Wilson nee Guppy
Father's Name:
Edwin Wilson
Date Enlisted:
Wednesday, August 12, 1914
Rank at Enlistment:
Private
Rank at Discharge:
Private
Unit:
Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (New Guinea, Rabaul)
Company:
G Company
Service:
Infantry
Awards:
1914/1915 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Details:
William Wilson (Service no 669) was born in London in 1888 and had served 6 years with 6th Battalion Essex Regiment Territorials. He was discharged from the 6th Battalion Essex Regiment Territorials on 5 November 1912. He arrived in Australia soon after.
At the time of enlistment William was single, 26 years of age, employed as a labourer at the Baker's Camp and resided in Helensburgh, NSW. William embarked on HMAT A35 - Berrima with the Australia Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, G Company on 19 August 1914 and served in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.
William was discharged on 4 March 1915 at the end of his 6 month tenure.
Sources:
NAA: B2455, WILSON W E
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