Military Provost Staff Corps

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Soldier Details:
Surname: Wilson
Initials:   T.W.H.
Rank:   Captain
Army No.:  226616
Notes:   Provost Officer. Royal Ulster Rifles (London Irish) 112 Pro Coy 44. 116 Pro Coy 45. 506 Ind Mobile Pro Coy 44. 24/1/44 to 112 Pro Coy, Italy. Listed in Crozier History Honours and Awards won with 2nd London Irish Rifles.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  1. Decoration:   Mention in Despatches Gazette Date: 1943-09-23 Gazette Issue: 36180 Gazette Page: 4228
Citation:   North Africa.
  2. Decoration:   Military Cross Gazette Date: 1944-03-23 Gazette Issue: 36436 Gazette Page: 1365
Citation:   Italy. Citation for MC: During the attack on FOSSACESSIA (MR396046) on 30 Nov this officer was responsible for dealing with a particularly heavily defended part of the village. Due to Lt. Wilson's leadership the task was rapidly executed despite the fact that he was badly shaken when the first house he entered received a direct hit by a shell. Two days later on the TREGLIO ridge (MR 3607 Lanciano) Lt. Wilson and his platoon beat off two enemy counter attacks and thus played an important part in holding the ground already won. This officer later took over command of another Coy, when all its officers had been wounded, and for three tiring days led it with great skill & determination. He has been tireless & set a high example to all. I strongly recommend the award of the M.C.