Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War D.S.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H.D.Wilson, Royal Field Artillery

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, G.V.R., in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; 1914-15 STAR (Major, R.F.A.); BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY MEDALS (Lt. Col.); TERRITORIAL DECORATION, G.V.R., generally very fine (4)

D.S.O., London Gazette, 12 March, 1917: Major Herbert Duckworth Wilson, Royal Field Artillery. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained observation throughout the day under very heavy fire. He was wounded on three different occasions during the day, but remained at his observation post until the light failed and his work was accomplished. He has on many previous occasions done fine work. '

Lieutenant-Colonel Wilson was from Bolton-le-Sands in Lancashire.