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H. Richard Wilson

Sergeant

7th Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Not Assessed
  • Planted By: Miss G. Groat
  • Plaque: 819

Additional Info

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Biography

Harrie Richard Wilson was born in Ballarat and enlisted from, Ballarat North as a Draughtsman on 7th July 1915. He was married and 21 years of age. He joined the 21st Infantry Battalion, with Regimental No. 2861A . He was transferred to the 7th Infantry Battalion , and promoted to Sergeant. On 18th August 1916 he was killed in action at Pozieres. His name is on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France.
Tree No. 819

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour