Reported as serving in Chatham with the Kent Regt. M.G. in October of 1939. CDN 21/10/39; IODE(P).

In July of 1942 Major and his wife were spending a couple of weeks in Chicago and Saginaw. CDN 27/07/42

The CDN 1/02/43 reported that Major Wilson had returned to Listowel, after spending the week-end at his home on Water St. The CDN 16/02/43 reported that Major S. J. Wilson had been appointed to command of No.12 Basic Training Centre – Listowel, replacing Major D. M. Ross

It was reported in the CDN 4/01/44 that Major and Mrs. Sydney J. Wilson were the parents of a daughter Karen Ann. A christening ceremony was conducted at Christ Church, Chatham.  

History After Enlistment… Served as a company commander on the Staff of #12 Training Centre until December 1942 when he went to Listowel as Commanding Officer of #`3 B.T.C. In November 1943 he returned to Military Headquarters in London acting as Placement Officer. In July 1945 returned to #12 B.T.C. becoming #4 Inf. Training Battalion, and remained until the camp was closed in January 1946.

Date of Discharge… April 1946

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards

M.G.

Age	born 1905
Birthplace	Chatham
Religion	Anglican
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	September 1941
Next of Kin	Lois Wilson (Wife)

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