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We remember Joseph Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
James Stevenson Wilson
Source:5511429
1886
1887
1887
location
6, Howard Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5511429
9th May 1887
1891
sibling
Catherine Campbell Wilson
Source:5511429
1891
1894
sibling
Barbara May Thomson Wilson
Source:5511429
1894
1904
sibling
Gordon Wilson
Source:5518006
1904
1915
marriage
Catherine Reekie Bridges
Source:5518575
22nd May 1915
1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4814213
26th September 1915
1918
children
Josephine Katherine Wilson
Source:5518550
7th July 1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Cameron Highlanders
Source:4814213
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Cameron Highlanders
Source:4814213
service
British Army
Captain
Cameron Highlanders
Source:7309619
1917
death
Killed in Action
Joseph was killed in action when his old battalion was holding positions on Greenland Hill near Roeux. He was killed by a shell in the front line trenches held by B Company.
Roeux near Arras
France
Source:7309619
Source:5518595
30th November 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras. Grave originally marked by a wooden cross with an inscription bearing full particulars. (See photograph)
France
Source:7309619
Source:5518595
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4814213 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Howard Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 9th May 1887 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Katherine Wilson | daughter | 7th July 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Wilson | father | ||
| Barbara Wilson nee Stevenson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Wilson | brother | 1904 | |
| James Stevenson Wilson | brother | 1886 | |
| Catherine Campbell Wilson | sister | 1891 | |
| Barbara May Thomson Wilson | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Reekie Bridges | wife | 22nd May 1915 |
Media
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Joseph Wilson 6th Cameron HighlandersMy grandfather in uniform. This was in my mother's collection.
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Joseph Wilson and wife outside Buckingham Palace.This is Joseph with his very proud wife Kitty collecting his Military Cross awarded for conspicuous gallantry on Hill 70 on September 26, 1915. (Battle of Loos)Contributed by:
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First grave of Joseph WilsonJoseph was buried with full military orders on December 2, 1917 at Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras .Contributed by:
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Roll of Honour - Captain Joseph Wilson, MC BScThis is the article written about Joseph on the Roll of Honour at Glasgow University.Contributed by:
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Joseph Wilson's headstone at the Arras MemorialCameron Highlander's wreath and photograph of Josephine Wilson - In Loving Memory Special DaughterContributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine3721 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine3721 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Christine3721 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Tragedy of Loos | Christine3721 | |
| LIEUTENANT WILSON’S FEAT | Christine3721 | |
| KILMARNOCK MAN WINS THE MILITARY CROSS. | Christine3721 | |
| THE STORY OF THE BATTALION: The Battle of Loos. | Christine3721 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Wilson 6th Cameron Highlanders | Christine3721 | |
| Joseph Wilson and wife outside Buckingham Palace. | Christine3721 | |
| First grave of Joseph Wilson | Christine3721 | |
| Roll of Honour - Captain Joseph Wilson, MC BSc | Christine3721 | |
| Joseph Wilson's headstone at the Arras Memorial | Christine3721 | |
| Hill 70 Memorial | Christine3721 |
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