Alfred Wilson was wounded on August 30, 1918 and died at 8.45am on September 26 at the 1st Australian General Hospital at Rouen, France. His wound was a gunshot wound to his right thigh or hip. The time between wounding and death would suggest an infection set in at some stage. The loss of her husband must have told greatly on his wife, Mary. She would have hoped for a life together after the war. Instead, her memorial advertisements appeared annually until the 1940s.
WILSON. — On September 20. 1918. Died of wounds received in action in France, Private Alfred William Wilson. Thirtysecond Reinforcements, dearly loved husband of Mary A. Wilson. Otahuhu, and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A, Wilson, Dunedin.
His duty nobly done. -Auckland Star, 12/10/1918.
BEREAVEMENT NOTICES.
Mrs M. A. WILSON, of Panmure Road, Otahuhu, wishes to thank neighbours, relations, and all kind friends who sympathised with her in the sad loss of her dear husband, Private Wilson, who died of wounds, September 26,1918; also for all letters, cards, and telegrams received. -NZ Herald, 12/10/1918.
WILSON. — In loving memory of my dear husband, Private Alfred William Wilson, who died of wounds in France, September 26, 1918.
Inserted by his loving wife, M. A. Wilson, Otahuhu. -Auckland Star, 25/9/1920.
ROLL OF HONOUR.
WILSON — In loving memory of my dear husband, Private Alfred William Wilson, who died of wounds in France, September 26. 1918.
Inserted by his loving wife, M. A. Wilson. Otahuhu. -Auckland Star, 26/9/1940.
Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin. DCC photo.
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