| Service number | 729 |
|---|---|
| Ranks Held | Private, Trooper |
| Birth Date | 1898-03-01 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Death Date | 1915-08-07 |
| Death Place | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Final Rank | Trooper |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Trooper James Joseph (Jim) Wilson
Description
Corporal Reginald James Joseph Wilson (729, 8th Light Horse Regiment) was born in Fitzroy, Victoria, on 1 March 1898. He was working in a warehouse when he enlisted on 2 October 1914 with his father’s permission, claiming to be 19 years of age. James was killed in action at Walker’s Ridge, Gallipoli, on 7 August 1915. He is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey. James was 17 years 5 months at the time of his death. James’ brother, Private Leslie William Wilson, also enlisted in 1914 and served with the 6th Battalion.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Trooper
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 01 March 1898 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 03 October 1914 | |
| Date of embarkation | 12 February 1915 | |
| Date of death | 07 August 1915 | |
| Date of fate | 07 August 1915 |