About Arthur Gillespie Wilson
Lived 1900 – 1982 (aged 81). Arthur Gillespie Wilson was an Australian military personnel.
Major General Arthur Gillespie Wilson, (29 September 1900 – 15 February 1982) was an Australian Army officer.
He was educated at North Sydney Boys High School (where he was a classmate of another future major general, Albert Hellstrom) and the Royal Military College, Duntroon.
Wilson was awarded a Distinguished Service Order on 6 March 1947 for his services during the Second World War. He was appointed to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1955 New Year Honours.
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Who was Arthur Gillespie Wilson?
Australian army officer (1900-1982)
When was Arthur Gillespie Wilson born?
Arthur Gillespie Wilson was born on 29 September 1900 in Sydney.
When did Arthur Gillespie Wilson die?
Arthur Gillespie Wilson died on 15 February 1982 in Stirling.
What was Arthur Gillespie Wilson's occupation?
Arthur Gillespie Wilson was a military personnel.
What nationality was Arthur Gillespie Wilson?
Arthur Gillespie Wilson was Australian.
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