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Alfred Wilson

Private

8th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Fraxinus Pennsylvanica
  • Planted By: D. Widgery
  • Plaque: 1680

Additional Info

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Biography

Alfred Wilson enlisted in Ballarat, Victoria at the age of 18 on the 19th of July 1915. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Carpenter. He volunteered and was stationed with the 8th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement later transferring to the 58th Battalion with the Regimental number 4620. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 5th of July 1919. Tree number 1680.

His brothers Willie and Henry also served in the AIF and are honoured with trees in the Avenue.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour