| Accession Number | P09135.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Northcote |
| Date made | 27 September 1919 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to the service of Clifton Wilson
Description
Welcome home for Lieutenant (Lt) Clifton Wilson MM in the backyard of the family home at 123 Westgarth Street, Northcote, bunting strung across the yard. A plasterer prior to enlistment, Clifton Wilson was assigned the service number 10990 and embarked as a Sapper with the 1st Reinforcements of the 10th Field Company Engineers aboard HMAT Runic (A54) on 20 June 1916. In August 1916 he was appointed Lance Corporal (L Cpl) and in July the following year he was awarded the Military Medal. Promotion to Second Lieutenant occurred in July 1918 and to full Lieutenant in November 1918. Members of the family group are, from left to right, back row, standing: Ruby Alice Williams (later married Clifton Wilson); Arthur Henry (Harry) Williams; Lt Wilson; Mabel Victoria "Queenie" Wilson; Harold Westgarth Wilson; unidentified; Eunice Elizabeth Wilson; Albert Scholfield. Front row, seated: two unidentified; Mrs? Hatton; unidentified; Elizabeth Wilson, mother of Lt Wilson.