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His full name is Andrew Murdock Wilson.
Son of William Wilson and Anne Young from Scotland. Husband of Mary Wilson, of St. John's, Newfoundland. Father of Sailor Andrew Wilson, who also died on January 21, 1918 while serving on S.S. Beverley.
The Beverly sailed from Munn's wharf at Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, on 21 January 1918 with a cargo of salt codfish and codfish liver oil destined for Greece. She was reported missing with her 24 crew members. Her death was recorded as having occurred on 21 January 1918, although her fate is not known. No German submarine has claimed to have sunk her.
Digital gallery of Captain Andrew Wilson
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Inscription on Beaumont-Hamel Memorial
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 74 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance.
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