39383 Private Edward James Wilson, (13/8/1894-3/8/1917). "long tours all over the country"

PRIVATE EDWARD JAMES WILSON 

Private Edward James Wilson, who was killed on August 4 while in action in France, was the third son of Mr and Jim A. A. Wilson, No. 9 Duke Street, Dunedin. He was born at Dobson (West Coast), and went to school there for some time, but completed his education at the Maheno School. After leaving school he came to Dunedin with his parents, and was employed for some time by Mr W. J. P. McCulloch, Stuart Street. He was a particularly bright lad, and as he expressed a wish to be an engineer he next found employment with Messrs Wilson and Wilson, St. Andrew street and later on went into the employ of the Woolnough Window Company, Ltd., Willis street. The deceased soldier went away with the 22nd Reinforcements. He was only 23 years of age. He did not take any active part in outdoor games, but was a very keen cyclist, taking long tours all over the country. He was of an inventive turn of mind. Among other ingenious contrivances he made a perfect model of a flying machine, which he flew with great success.  -Lyttelton Times, 24/9/1917.

IN MEMORIAM.

WILSON. — In loving memory of Private Edward James Wilson (22nd Reinforcements), killed in action in France, 4th August, 1917. 

In a distant land he lies, At rest in a soldier's grave. 

His battle fought, his name enrolled, On the scroll of the deathless brave. 

— Inserted by Louis and Bob.

WILSON. — In loving memory of Private Edward James Wilson, killed in action somewhere in France on August 4th, 1917, third dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs A. Wilson, Duke street, Dunedin. 

In a distant land he lies, At rest in a soldiers grave, 

His battles fought, and his name enrolled, On the scroll of the deathless brave. 

— Inserted by his parents, sister and brothers.

WILSON — In loving memory of Private Edward James Wilson (22nd Reinforcements), killed in action somewhere in France on August 4th, 1917, aged 23 years.

So ready to answer the call to the brave. Although you now sleep in a far-distant grave. 

What more or what better could any man give, Than die for his country that others may live? 

— Inserted by his friends, F. and T. Randle.

WILSON. — In loving memory of Private R. J. Wilson, killed in action somewhere in France, August 4th, 1917. 

So ready to answer the call of the brave, Although you now sleep in a far-distant grave. 

What more or what better could any man give, Than die for his country that others may live.

— Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law (M. and R. L. Jacobs).  -Evening Star, 3/8/1918.

Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin. DCC photo.