'Operations Somme, South east of High Wood, Flers Grid Trenches - September 20th to October 1st 1916. During the above operations Captain Wilson did magnificent work, first as a second-in-command of a Company and latterly in command of a Company. He was killed leading his men in the most gallant way at the taking of the Grid Support Trench on October 1st. This Officer has always displayed the greatest devotion to duty and utter disregard of danger. He did excellent work not only in Gallipoli as Adjutant of his Regiment but also during the summer of 1916 when holding the line east of Armentieres.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917.

'Sept - Dec Gallipoli Peninsula. Has been at ANZAC without relief from the commencement, employed on the issue of water. Has carried out his duties in an exemplary manner showing great tact, judgement & energy especially under difficult circumstances.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 January 1916.

Regimental number	8/992
Date of birth	10 May 1893
Place of birth	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Religion	No religious affiliation recorded
Occupation	Clerk
Address	Balfour
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	21
Height	5' 6"
Weight	138 lbs
Next of kin	Father, Charles Geldart Wilson, c/o Sargood, Son, & Ewen, Wellington
Previous military service	Served in the 14th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date	14 August 1914
Place of enlistment	Milton
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
	Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank	Captain
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Mention in Despatches 'Operations Somme, South east of High Wood, Flers Grid Trenches - September 20th to October 1st 1916. During the above operations Captain Wilson did magnificent work, first as a second-in-command of a Company and latterly in command of a Company. He was killed leading his men in the most gallant way at the taking of the Grid Support Trench on October 1st. This Officer has always displayed the greatest devotion to duty and utter disregard of danger. He did excellent work not only in Gallipoli as Adjutant of his Regiment but also during the summer of 1916 when holding the line east of Armentieres.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917. Mention in Despatches 'Sept - Dec Gallipoli Peninsula. Has been at ANZAC without relief from the commencement, employed on the issue of water. Has carried out his duties in an exemplary manner showing great tact, judgement & energy especially under difficult circumstances.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 January 1916.
Fate	Killed in Action 2 October 1916
Age at death from cemetery records	24
Place of burial	No known grave
Commemoration details	Caterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial, Longueval, France
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records	Parents: Charles Geldart Wilson and Bertha Emma Wilson, 18 Lindrum Terrace, Roseneath, Wellington
Medals
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body
Sources	Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7881176