Name of Ancestor: Leslie Wilson
Ancestor's date of birth: 23/02/1880
Ancestor's date of death: 02/12/1954
Cause of Death: Progressive cerebral thrombosi Hypertension Hypostatic pneumonia
Service Number: 1037
Colony or State of enlistment: VIC
Place of Enlistment: North Melbourne
Unit: Victorian Mounted Rifles.
Rank attained in Boer War: Private, Date Effective: 01/01/1901
Highest Rank attained (if served after war): Not known
Murray Page: 288
Contingent: 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles.
Ship: S.S.Orient Date of Sailing: 15/02/1901
Memorial details: Not known
Decorations: 2 South African Medal-S.A.1901&1902
Personal Characteristics: Loyal, so proud of his country Carried himself straight and tall Honest, trustworthy Would give his last penny to someone who was needy. Very supportive of his Mother left at "Home". I have all the letters he sent home & from these I can see the "Beautiful" and moral person he was. Fair. Great sense of humour. Popular with all who knew him.
Reasons to go and fight: Wanting to do "his bit" for King and Country.
Details of service after war: Garrison Duty in W.W.2 19th Oct 1939 - 15 APRIL 1944. 12 GARRISON BATTALION.
