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We remember George Wilson
We remember George Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1904
dates
Age 18
Source:6658324
28th September 1904
1904
enlistment
Hamilton, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6658324
28th September 1904
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6658040
14th September 1914
service
British Army
Private
9553
Highland Light Infantry
Source:5324896
1926
death
Tuberculosis
Craigleigh Hospital, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5504517
22nd April 1926
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9553 | Highland Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wilson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-09-28 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-09-28 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia page on George Wilson VC | Miranda23 | |
| Article on George Wilson in the Dundee Courier - Wednesday 27 September 1916 | Miranda23 | |
| "Recruiting in Edinburgh" report, Edinburgh Evening News - Monday 19 April 1915 | Miranda23 | |
| Report of Wilson being "wounded and gassed" in 1916, Western Times - Friday 24 March 1916 | Miranda23 | |
| "VC Hero as Newsvendor", Dundee Courier - Saturday 23 September 1916 | Miranda23 | |
| "From Newsboy to VC", Evening Telegraph - Monday 07 December 1914 | Miranda23 | |
| "Last Tribute to VC", Dundee Courier - Monday 26 April 1926 | Miranda23 | |
| Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Wilson VC. | Trevor321 | |
| A Highlander VC | Paul3986 |
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