In Memory Of

WILSON, BELFORD ALEXANDER WALLIS

Service Details
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Rank:
 Second Lieutenant
Unit:
 2nd Bn.
Unit 2:
 attd. 14th Bn.
Regiment:
 Hampshire Regiment
Date of Death:
 1917-09-26
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Panel 88 to 90 and 162.
Cemetery:
 TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen
Country:
 Belgium
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C and bar
Citations:
 MC LG Sup 26 Jan 1917 pg 1021 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led two companies to the front line under very heavy fire with great gallantry. Later, he rendered valuable services in organising and leading supply parties to the front line during a period of three days."; Bar to MC LG Sup 16 Aug 1917 pg 8356 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst in charge of a party covering digging operations by his battalion, he occupied and held a position within 25 yards of the enemy's sap, afterwards driving them back and repulsing all attempts to re-occupy the sap. His resolution and skilful dispositions enabled the very difficult task of entrenching close to the enemy's wire to be successfully carried out."
ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918