George Wilson
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| George Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1879-08-17 London, Canada |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Partner | |
George Wilson (born 17 August 1879) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]
Early life
Wilson was born at London, Canada on 17 August 1879.[1]
Service
Wilson enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 52nd Overseas Battalion (regimental number A38673).[1]
Attestation
On enlistment, his trade was given as telegraph operator; his next of kin was recorded as his father, James Wilson, of 209 Que. Railway, London, Ontario.[1]
Family
- Married Kathleen Mary Wilson (née Hawkesworth) on 29 August 1945.[2]
Newspaper record
- Biographical notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1930-04-23.[3]
- Index note: In court/City Items.
- Photo notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1938-12-23.[4]
- Index note: Heads lodge.
- Photo notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1939-07-12.[5]
- Index note: Leads lodge.
- Photo notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1940-05-11.[6]
- Index note: Lakehead boys show victory smiles.
- Anniversary notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1947-11-12.[7]
- Recorded as occurring 31 October 1947.
- Recorded with the title "Mr. & Mrs."
- Index note: 50th.
- Retirement notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1961-02-01.[8]
- Index note: Fort William fireman.
- Photo notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1961-08-17.[9]
- Index note: Stranded four days before rescue.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "WILSON, GEORGE", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 14 September 1945, p. 6
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 23 April 1930, p. 3
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 23 December 1938, p. 3
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 12 July 1939, p. 3
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 11 May 1940, p. 1
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 12 November 1947, p. 6
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1 February 1961, p. 16
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 17 August 1961, p. 1