Charles Merton WILSON

Regimental number6/741
AddressDenniston
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W Y Wilson, Irwell Street, Gore
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'On the 8th May, 1915, during operations south of Krithia (Dardanelles), for displaying great gallantry in carrying important messages under fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 August 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body

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