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We remember William Alfred Harmon Wilson
We remember William Alfred Harmon Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1918
enlistment
Sydney NSW
Australia
Source:9082730
11th May 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
54538
7th General Service Reinforcements
Source:9082730
19th June 1918 - 27th August 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
54538
8th Brigade
30th Battalion
Source:9082730
27th August 1918 - 26th September 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
54538
9th Brigade
34th battalion
Source:9082730
26th September 1918 - 18th June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
54538
Russian Relief Force
Source:8992440
12th June 1919 - 11th August 1920
1921
marriage
Emily M Tomlin
Source:9084359
1921
1974
death
NSW
Australia
Source:9084359
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alfred Harmon |
| Initials | WAH |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 8992440 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 54538 | Russian Relief Force | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 54538 | 8th Brigade | 30th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 54538 | 9th Brigade | 34th battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 54538 | 7th General Service Reinforcements | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice 'elsie' Lena Quin | mother | ||
| Robert M Wilson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily M Tomlin | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Private William Alfred Harmon Wilson in UniformPhotograph of Private Wilson in uniform
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record | Paul1753 | |
| Biography of William Alfred Harmon Wilson | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Alfred Harmon Wilson in Uniform | Jess120243 |
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