George Wilson

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George Wilson
Born1879-08-17
London, Canada
OccupationSoldier
Partner

George Wilson (born (1879-08-17)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

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. 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).
  2. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 14 September 1945, p. 6
  3. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 23 April 1930, p. 3
  4. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 23 December 1938, p. 3
  5. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 12 July 1939, p. 3
  6. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 11 May 1940, p. 1
  7. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 12 November 1947, p. 6
  8. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1 February 1961, p. 16
  9. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 17 August 1961, p. 1