Corps of Military Police
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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