WILSON, Robert John
| Service Number: | 417287 |
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| Enlisted: | 28 February 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Ardrossan, SA, 31 July 1922 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Accidental, Geraldton, WA, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia, 1 November 1943, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Geraldton War Cemetery, Western Australia Geraldton War Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia |
| Memorials: | Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Cummins Memorial Pavers, Cummins War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 28 Feb 1942: | Involvement Sergeant, 417287 | |
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| 28 Feb 1942: | Enlisted Adelaide | |
| 28 Feb 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 417287 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
WAR HERO
SGT.PILOT 'BOB' WILSON
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Wilson, of Yeelanna, have been officially advised that their only son, Sgt.-Pilot R. J. Wilson, lost his life as the result of an aircraft accident in Western Australia on November 1. Sgt.Pilot Wilson was educated at the Port Lincoln High School (dux of his year), after which he distinguished himself for three years at Prince Alfred College, both in the field of sport and study.
Captain of the inter-collegiate cricket team in 1939 (college cup — 5 wickets in one innings — 8 wickets for match), he also played in the college first eighteen, the inter-collegiate athletic team, and in the same year gained his Leaving certificate. He was also a prefect of the school, associated with which he wore the highly coveted 'merit badge.' Like his father, Sgt.-Pilot Wilson was affectionately known throughout the district as 'Bob,' and his passing has been a grief shared by all. Always anxious to reach the final battle, his life was nevertheless given for his country, and the sympathy of a host of friends is extended to his respected parents.
Ref.- Port Lincoln Times (SA : 1927 - 1954), Thu 4 Nov 1943, Page 1
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