T/Const John Wilson DCM

 

1878 Dec 26. Born Westmeath (or 27 Dec 1879)

 

1899 Jun 28, Enlisted in Connaught Rangers

1914 Married Mary Creane

 

 

1918 Sep 19 Caught by surprise and unprepared, the Turkish/ German army fell into a disorganised retreat and within 2 days the Turkish HQ garrison at Nazareth was captured. The 1st bat CR took an active part in this offensive, on Fir Hill (gazetted 25 Feb 1920)

1920 Jun 17 Discharged at termination of engagement

 

1920 Dec 10 . Joined with RIC no 82966 & ADRIC no (294)

Posted Depot

1921 Aug 15 Resigned

 

1939 Register at 35, Kelly Street, St Pancras, London, He is a Hotel Porter.Living with wife Mary (b1892) and daughter Bridget R (b1922)

1942 Died London

 

 

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