| Place | Middle East |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR01402 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Wilson, William Bowie |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 90/0879 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Wilson, William, (Lieutenant)
Description
Copy of a letter written by Lieutenant W Wilson of 2/5 Field Regiment to his parents, dated 23 August 1941, describing events and service in the Middle East. One letter mentions a service by Sir Roden Cutler, as a forward observation officer, that led to his award of Victoria Cross.