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We remember Eric Carus-Wilson
We remember Eric Carus-Wilson
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1890
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
17th Divisional Signal Company
Source:8615444
2nd September 1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8615444
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8615444
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:8615444
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
8th Divisional Signal Company
Source:5182036
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Carus-Wilson |
| Source | 8615440 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 17th Divisional Signal Company | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 8th Divisional Signal Company | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
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Drumsticks found by Eric Carus-WilsonThese German drum sticks were found in a German dugout at Fricourt (Somme) on 1st July 1916 by Captain Eric Carus-Wilson who was in charge of Signals in 51st Brigade, 17th (Northern) Division. See also the Photograph Archive, negative reference Q 162, for a photograph of trophies taken by 51st Brigade with the drum sticks in the centre.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record | Edward43379 | |
| German drumsticks found by Carus-Wilson | Edward43379 | |
| McGill honour roll, 1914-1918 | Edward43379 | |
| "Capt A Carus-Wilson, RE" | Edward43379 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Drumsticks found by Eric Carus-Wilson | Charlotte33 |
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We remember Eric Carus-Wilson
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