WILSON, George Harry
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Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
9 Commando
6 Independent Company
Regiment/Corps:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Service:
Army
Number:
2979257
Honours & Awards:
Sergeant George Wilson was one of the first to volunteer for Special Service joining No.6 Independent Company in April 1940. He served in No.9 Commando from its formation and by April 1945 was the Signal Sergeant. He was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during Operation Roast at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
SourcesLondon Gazette 37386, page 6078.
Award Recommendations / National Archives file WO373/14/733. Notes Middle name shown as in LG entry. National Archives file records as Hannay.
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