Stanley Wilson
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History
Stanley Wilson served during World War One. His tree in the Ballarat Woollen Mills Avenue of Honour was planted by Colonel Morten.[1]
Legacy
The World War One service os Stan Wilson was recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour and the Ballarat Woollen Mills Avenue of Honour.
Obituary
- PRIVATE STAN. WILSON.
- The sad news was conveyed by the Rev. J. Snell to Mrs S. Wilson, of Lydiard street, Ballarat North, that her husband, Pte S. T. Wilson, of the 2nd Pioneer Battalion, had died of wounds, 4th July, at 1st General Hospital, London. Pte Wilson enlisted in October, 1916, and sailed in July, 1917. He was the youngest son of the late John and Emma Wilson, of Hill street, Ballarat South, and a brother of George and Jack, who are on active service, and Ted, who is a prisoner of war. He was a son-in-law of Mr and Mrs J. Butson, Ballarat North. Pte Wilson was a member of the Lydiard street Sunday school, and was educated at Urquhart street State school. Before enlisting he was employed at the Sunnyside Woollen Mill, where he was a general favorite. He will also be remembered as a prominent footballer, having played with the Golden Point team. He was in his 22nd year, and leaves a widow and one child.[2]
See also
Ballarat Woollen Mills Avenue of Honour
Edward Wilson, brother
Emma Wilson, mother
George Wilson (2), brother
Jack Wilson, brother
John Wilson (2), father
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--Beth Kicinski 19:27, 24 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 22:53, 19 June 2017 (AEST)