Corps of Military Police

Cap Badge of the Corps of Military Police (King George VI)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Wilson
Initials:   G.L.
Rank:   Lieutenant
Army No.:  219101
Notes:   Provost Officer. Royal Fusiliers. 3 Div Pro Coy. He was born in Essex and resided in London SW. Unit War Diary WO 171/423. 21/6/1944. Lt Wilson Royal Fusiliers killed by shrapnel from enemy shell fire at Cazelle. and Unit War Diary WO 171/167. 21/6/44 D+15 Lt Wilson, 3 (Br) Div pro coy killed by shell splinters south of Cazelle. Inscription on gravestone: Loving memory of my husband, died for his country, sweet Jesus have mercy on his soul. Casualty List (Officers) 1491, North West Europe, Died of Wounds, 21/6/1944. Casualty List 1533 (Officers), corrections, Previous List 1491, North West Europe, Died of Wounds, Royal Fusiliers, Wilson, W/Lt, G L, 219101, 21/6/1944, casualty should read Killed in Action. Guy Lewis Wilson.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 21st June 1944
Company: 3 DIV PRO COY
Cemetery: LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY   FRANCE
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