Allan George Keith WILSON

Regimental number38472
OccupationCarpenter
Next of kinFather, A Wilson, Ocean View Road, Northcote, Auckland
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 76 Aparima on 16 February 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Crevecouer on 30th September 1918 he held a very exposed position with his Lewis gun section throughout the day. When a counter attack compelled his platoon to retire he covered their withdrawal with his Lewis gun which he kept in action though exposed to fire from enemy snipers and machine-guns.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 4