Son of Herbert Wilson of Blenheim, brother of Ivan C. (189302). A single driver living at 40 St. Clair St., Chatham, ON. Member of the 24^th Kent Regt. Attestation: 18/11/1915 at Chatham, ON to 91^st Bn. transferred to 186^th Bn. 28/02/16. CDP 6/09/17

Private Joseph Grant Wilson trained with the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham, for one year.

Private Joseph Grant Wilson received promotion to the rank of Sergeant with the 91st Battalion; was transferred, as Sergeant, to the 186th Kent Battalion, and left for overseas March 26th, 1917. While training at Bramshott he reverted to Private in May 1917; proceeded to France December 7th, 1917, to the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion, and served until November 11th 1918, when he formed part of the Army of Occupation in Germany. Relieved January 10th 1919, he moved to Belgium, thence to England, and embarked for Canada April 29th, 1919, arriving at Halifax May 7th, 1919.

Private Joseph Grant Wilson received his discharge May 9th, 1919, due to demobilization.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (08-12-1915), Blenheim News Tribune (08-03-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (22-03-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (12-04-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (06-09-1917), Chatham Baptist Church Roll of Honour, Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10465 - 26

Height	5'7"
Eye Colour	Hazel
Age	23
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	06/10/1892 at Blenheim, ON.
Religion	Baptist
Last Place of Employment	McGeachy City Dairy, Chatham, Ontario.
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	November 18th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- H.S.Wilson, Blenheim. Mother- Mrs. Mary Wilson. Brother- #189302, Pte. I.C.Wilson, 18th Bn.( Killed in action)., Frank Wilson, Leslie Wilson. Sister- Myrl Wilson.

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