Charles Edward Wilson Military person
Charles Edward Wilson (2 June 1871 – 17 September 1914) was an England rugby international and British Army officer who was killed during the First World War.Born at Fermoy, County Cork, Wilson was the son of Major General F. E. G. Wilson. He was educated at Dover College and joined the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, in July 1892. He graduated in July 1896 and was commissioned as a lieutenant.Wilson served in the Second Boer War with the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment receiving the Queen's Medal with two clasps, King's Medal with two clasps and a Mention in Despatches. He fought in the relief of Ladysmith, Battle of Spion Kop and Battle of the Tugela Heights. In August 1901, he was promoted to the rank of captain. He also served in India.During the First World War, Wilson served as the adjutant of the 1st Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, attached to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. He served on the Western Front and was awarded the Légion d’Honneur. He was killed in action on 17 September 1914 during the Battle of the Aisne, on the River Aisne. He is buried in Paissy Churchyard, Aisne, France [Grave 2], and was survived by his wife Mabel (née Carr) and their two sons.
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| service start | 1892 |
| service end | 1914 |