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Herbert C. Wilson

Private

6th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Alba
  • Planted By: Miss O. Hogg
  • Plaque: 3302

Additional Info

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Biography

Herbert Compston Wilson was an 18 year old single lamp attendant when he enlisted on the 16th of July 1915.His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on the 23rd of November 1915. He returned to Australia on April 22nd 1919 and was discharged on the 14th of June 1919 due to the termination of his enlistment period.
Tree No. 3302

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour