Charles WILSON

Regimental number23/1239
AddressHikurangi, Whangarei
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, R Wilson, Frederick Street, Hillsborough, Onehunga
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 10 October 1915
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty near Miraumont on 23rd August, 1918. He made a particularly fine reconnaissance of the whole battalion front under heavy fire, bringing back the exact location of forward posts. The clearness of his report was a great factor in making the second attack a success. He is scout sergeant of his battalion, and during all active operations has shown great keenness, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB