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William Wilson

In memory of:

Private William Wilson

September 4, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

A/37398

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Division:

'A' Coy.

Additional Information


Born:

October 28, 1914
Inniskilling, Ireland

Enlistment:

June 15, 1940
Galt, Ontario

Son of William Wilson (killed in action, 1914-1918 War), and of Jennie Wilson, of Rushden, Northamptonshire.

Commemorated on Page 481 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

I. E. 16.

Location:

The ANCONA WAR CEMETERY lies in the rural locality of Tavernelle, in the Commune and Province of Ancona, 3 kilometres south of the town of Ancona. The ANCONA WAR CEMETERY is reached from the town by following the Varono-Camerano road up the hill past the Ancona Communal Cemetery on the left. Continuing straight down the hill for about 200 metres, visitors will find the War Cemetery on the right. Alternatively, leave the Austostrada at Ancona Sud and take the SS16 towards Ancona. After approximately 3 kilometres (via Pietro Filonze) turn right to pass in front of the wholesale fruit markets; pass under the railway line and at the next junction turn left. The War Cemetery is found after several kilometres on the left shortly after a FINA petrol filling station. This route is signposted.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of William Wilson– Private William Wilson, son of WO2 William Wilson (d.o.w. on September 16, 1918) and Jeannie Wilson (née Scott).  He had enlisted with A Company, Lorne Scots, on April 7, 1938, and transferred to HLI (Active Service Force) on June 15, 1940. He transferred to R.C.R. on May 20, 1944 and was killed in action on September 4, 1944.   Photograph taken June 1940.

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