WILSON, Alistair, D.

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Known as: 
Willie
Rank: 
Lieutenant (later Honorary Captain)
Unit / Base: 
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Seaforth Highlanders
Service: 
Army
Number: 
90933
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Alistair Wilson 9 Commando
Lieutenant Alistair Wilson M.A. received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in Italy during which he was wounded [1]. 
  • 16 April 1965 granted honorary rank of Captain [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36886, page 328.
[2] London Gazette 43626, page 3773.

[Image] Aberdeen Weekly Journal 24 February 1944 (linked content below).

Additional content: 
WILSON, Alistair, D. (No.9 Cdo), newspaper report on wounding
Archive pages : 
No 9 Commando

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