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Wilson Joseph Alec 2/Lt

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/21400

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SKR/DAT/IP/21400
Title
Wilson Joseph Alec 2/Lt
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: Wilson;

Forename(s): Joseph Alec;

Initials: JA;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Resided in: Watford;

Previous Regiment: W Yorks Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 16-May-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 149 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 149 Coy;

Date abroad: 23-Aug-1915;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 14-Nov-1916;

Other Data: b 1/9/1894
enlisted as G98 PPCLI
old boy of Watford Grammar School
Swan Inn, High St, Watford
death noted in war diary
photo GS archives;

Other Notes: WILSON, Second Lieutenant, JOSEPH ALEC, 149th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 14th November 1916. 15. A. 20. Canadian Cemetery No. 2, Neuville - St. Vaast - Pas De Calais, France.;

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
1 digital record
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Wilson Joseph Alec 2/Lt