| Regimental number | 4/1212 |
| Address | c/o R Tozer, 36 Wynyard Street, Auckland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, J J Wilson, 18 James Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Sapper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Lyttelton on board Tofua on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At Flers on the night of 15/16th September, 1916, he worked all night on a strong point under heavy shell fire. After returning he volunteered to guide a battalion to Flers from Longueval, which duty he carried out successfully. During 12 hours he passed four times through a heavy barrage and performed a most useful piece of work.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Eighth |