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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Mark Andrew Wilson

In memory of:

Private Mark Andrew Wilson

October 7, 2006
Panjwaii, Afghanistan

Military Service


Age:

39

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Dragoons

Citation(s):

Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)

Additional Information


Born:

December 15, 1966

Son of Carl and Carolyn Margaret Anne Wilson. Husband of Dawn Anne Wilson.

Commemorated on Page 219 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

LONDON (ST. PETER'S) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

N/A

Digital Collection

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  • Plaque– This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Pte Wilson.  It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014.  

Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On.  

Rod McLeod, Designer
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Mark Andrew Wilson– Trooper Mark Andrew Wilson was killed when the RG-31 he was traveling in was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device in the Panjwayi area, approximately 25 km West of Kandahar, Afghanistan.  Photo: Canadian Forces Image Gallery
  • Kandahar Airfield Memorial– Kandahar Airfield Memorial, Afghanistan
Photo submitted Thomas L. Skelding
  • Kandahar Airfield Memorial– Kandahar Airfield Memorial, Afghanistan
Photo submitted Thomas L. Skelding
  • Kandahar Airfield Memorial– Kandahar Airfield Memorial, Afghanistan
Photo submitted Thomas L. Skelding
  • Plaque– Kanadahar Airfield Memorial, Afghanistan
Photo submitted Thomas L. Skelding
  • Memorial– TSE Memorial

Theatre Support Element
Persian Gulf
Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Memorial– TSE Memorial

Theatre Support Element
Persian Gulf
Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Memorial– TSE Memorial

Theatre Support Element
Persian Gulf
Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Memorial– TSE Memorial

Theatre Support Element
Persian Gulf
Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Memorial Plaque– Memorial Plaque

Theatre Support Element
Persian Gulf
Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Grave Marker– St. Peter's Cemetery
London, ON
Photo courtesy of Thomas
  • Trooper Mark Wilson Park– Trooper Mark Wilson Park


London, ON
Photo courtesy of Thomas
  • Trooper Mark Wilson Park– Trooper Mark Wilson Park


London, ON
Photo courtesy of Thomas
  • Trooper Mark Wilson Park– Trooper Mark Wilson Park


London, ON
Photo courtesy of Thomas
  • Trooper Mark Wilson Park– Trooper Mark Wilson Park


London, ON
Photo courtesy of Thomas
  • Trooper Mark Wilson Park– Trooper Mark Wilson Park


London, ON
Photo courtesy of Thomas
  • Memorial– Trooper Mark Wilson is commemorated on the RCAC Memorial, Worthington Park, CFB Borden ON.

Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Inscription– Trooper Mark Wilson is commemorated on the RCAC Memorial, Worthington Park, CFB Borden ON.

Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding

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