NZEF 8/962
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Wilson
(Exact identity unknown) Now known
During a heavy bombardment by the enemy of the area, the communication line between the battalions and group HQ was cut and the above-named NCO [Sgt 7/441 Robert Anthony FLEMING] and other 2 [WILSON and Pte 10/979 Hipo MOLE] volunteered to repair same. It was while carrying out these duties that all three men were wounded. Flemming seriously, and I would submit their names for some recognition for their gallant behaviour.
Killed in Action; Gallipoli
Aged 20 years
Private
Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Service Number: 8/962
Country of Service: New Zealand
Enlistment: Canterbury, New Zealand
Address before enlistment: Waikari, New Zealand
Civilian Occupation: Fireman
Religious Influence: None
Brother of James John Ernest Wilson, of Foxton.
Died Between 1 May 1915 and 23 May 1915
*Birthdate from attestation form
Sources: ArchivesNZ, CWGC, NZWG, AWMM
Richard Stowers - Bloody Gallipoli
Pg 428
Wilson
(Exact identity unknown) Now known
During a heavy bombardment by the enemy of the area, the communication line between the battalions and group HQ was cut and the above-named NCO [Sgt 7/441 Robert Anthony FLEMING] and other 2 [WILSON and Pte 10/979 Hipo MOLE] volunteered to repair same. It was while carrying out these duties that all three men were wounded. Flemming seriously, and I would submit their names for some recognition for their gallant behaviour.
Killed in Action; Gallipoli
Aged 20 years
Private
Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Service Number: 8/962
Country of Service: New Zealand
Enlistment: Canterbury, New Zealand
Address before enlistment: Waikari, New Zealand
Civilian Occupation: Fireman
Religious Influence: None
Brother of James John Ernest Wilson, of Foxton.
Died Between 1 May 1915 and 23 May 1915
*Birthdate from attestation form
Sources: ArchivesNZ, CWGC, NZWG, AWMM
NZEF 8/962
Richard Stowers - Bloody Gallipoli
Pg 428
Wilson
(Exact identity unknown) Now known
During a heavy bombardment by the enemy of the area, the communication line between the battalions and group HQ was cut and the above-named NCO [Sgt 7/441 Robert Anthony FLEMING] and other 2 [WILSON and Pte 10/979 Hipo MOLE] volunteered to repair same. It was while carrying out these duties that all three men were wounded. Flemming seriously, and I would submit their names for some recognition for their gallant behaviour.
Killed in Action; Gallipoli
Aged 20 years
Private
Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Service Number: 8/962
Country of Service: New Zealand
Enlistment: Canterbury, New Zealand
Address before enlistment: Waikari, New Zealand
Civilian Occupation: Fireman
Religious Influence: None
Brother of James John Ernest Wilson, of Foxton.
Died Between 1 May 1915 and 23 May 1915
*Birthdate from attestation form
Sources: ArchivesNZ, CWGC, NZWG, AWMM
Richard Stowers - Bloody Gallipoli
Pg 428
Wilson
(Exact identity unknown) Now known
During a heavy bombardment by the enemy of the area, the communication line between the battalions and group HQ was cut and the above-named NCO [Sgt 7/441 Robert Anthony FLEMING] and other 2 [WILSON and Pte 10/979 Hipo MOLE] volunteered to repair same. It was while carrying out these duties that all three men were wounded. Flemming seriously, and I would submit their names for some recognition for their gallant behaviour.
Killed in Action; Gallipoli
Aged 20 years
Private
Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Service Number: 8/962
Country of Service: New Zealand
Enlistment: Canterbury, New Zealand
Address before enlistment: Waikari, New Zealand
Civilian Occupation: Fireman
Religious Influence: None
Brother of James John Ernest Wilson, of Foxton.
Died Between 1 May 1915 and 23 May 1915
*Birthdate from attestation form
Sources: ArchivesNZ, CWGC, NZWG, AWMM
Gravesite Details
Private, Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F. Age: 20.
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