Wilson George RSM 4442176

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Name Wilson George
Army number 4442176.
Rank WO I.
Decorations None yet known beyond service medals.
Date of birth Born Gateshead.
Age Not yet known.
Unit Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry. Attested 18/9/1922 aged 19 as a Regular Soldier for 7 and 5 at Newcastle upon Tyne. Probably recalled to the Colours from Reserve Service in September 1939. Posted 10th Battalion DLI. Served B.E.F.? Served Iceland? Served Normandy? Granted A Release 31/7/1947.
Company/Battery Battalion HQ.
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role Regimental Sergeant Major.
Joined Brigade Probably 1/9/1939 or a few days beforehand.
Promotions No details yet.
Wounded Not as far as is known.
Prisoner of War Not as far as is known.
Died/Killed in action
Home address
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RSM Wilson was finally traced using the "missing men" exercise conducted by the War Office in 1942. This identified his Regimental Number and allowed his Enlistment Book entry to be followed up.