- SURNAME
Wilson
- FORENAME
James
- UNIT
LRDG
- RANK
Corporal (A/Sergeant)
- NUMBER
318000
- AWARD
Military Medal
- PLACE
North Africa
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
parent unit 2 Bn Scots Guards
resided Guildford, Surrey
CITATION:
Military Medal : Since Sgt Wilson joined the LRDG over two years ago he has not missed a single operation of his Patrol, and on every occasion has displayed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. When wounded in action in Jan 1941, he suffered much pain with the utmost fortitude while being carried over 1000 miles over bumpy desert in a truck before reaching a dressing station. He was a member of a small party which carried out a successful census of enemy traffic behind the lines in the JEBEL in March 1942. This was carried out under the most arduous conditions, involving a walk of 60 miles carrying much kit, but Sgt Wilson's personal example made the task seen easy to the men under him. In July 1942 he displayed particular gallantry in attending to his wounded officer., remaining with him, exposed to heavy fire from enemy fighter aircraft. Throughout his service with the LRDG, Sgt Wilson has been an admirable example to the men in his Patrol.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7362170
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