Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Wilson
In memory of:
Trooper John Wilson
April 23, 1918
Military Service
357
28
Army
Royal Canadian Dragoons (1st Armoured Regiment)
Military Medal
Additional Information
September 23, 1890
Son of Arthur Dallas Wilson and Mary Wilson, of 47, Mill Rd., Ainsdale, Southport. Native of Blackburn.
Commemorated on Page 524 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
TOURGEVILLE MILITARY CEMETERY
Calvados, France
I. E. 3.
Tourgeville is a commune adjoining the town of Trouville. It stands on a height overlooking the estuary of the Seine, opposite the town of Le Havre. The TOURGEVILLE MILITARY CEMETERY is situated north of the village of Tourgeville, some 2 kilometres from Trouville Station, in the region of Mont Canisy in a small side road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Cross of Sacrifice -
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History of the Tourgéville cemetery -
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Gravemarker – Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding -
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Photo of John Wilson – John (Jack) Wilson in uniform and mounted. -
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Photo on postcard – A postcard sent by Jack to his sister, when he was still in England - Maresfield Park Gates and Lodge. -
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Postcard – "Dear B, This is the Park we are at. Nice place all round. 40 from London. Jack 11th March 1915" -
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Photo of JOHN WILSON – John Wilson - Pre First World War
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