'Action in front of Serre: 27th March to 5th April 1918, and particularly on 5th April 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Private Wilson was carrying wounded from Sugar Refinery regimental aid post to Advanced Dressing Station at Mailly Maillet during the whole of these operations. The road and its vicinity were continuously under heavy shell fire. His work and example contributed largely to the rapid and successful evacuation of the wounded from the regimental aid post.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 July 1918

Regimental number	25978
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs F Wilson, Sefton, Canterbury
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 11th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on 25 September 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'Action in front of Serre: 27th March to 5th April 1918, and particularly on 5th April 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Private Wilson was carrying wounded from Sugar Refinery regimental aid post to Advanced Dressing Station at Mailly Maillet during the whole of these operations. The road and its vicinity were continuously under heavy shell fire. His work and example contributed largely to the rapid and successful evacuation of the wounded from the regimental aid post.' Source: London Gazette Date: 16 July 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 30