This is one of a series of posts to mark the international Rugby players who died during The Great War. If anyone has further information on the men concerned, I’d be most grateful if it could be added to the thread. Gareth Wilson, Charles Edward Légion d’Honneur played for England Internationals: 1: 1898 I- Charles Wilson was born on 2 June 1871 in Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland, son of Major General F E E Wilson CB and Mrs Wilson; later husband of Mabel Wilson (nee Carr). Played as a Forward for: Dover College, Blackheath, The Army, Surrey Profession: The Army Remarks: Served in the South African War with the Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment; Queen’s Medal with two clasps, King’s Medal with two clasps, Mentioned in Despatches. Fought in the relief of Ladysmith., Spion Kop and Tugela Heights. He also served in India. War service: Captain, and Adjutant, Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment), 3rd Brigade, 1st Division He was killed in action on 17 September 1914, on the River Aisne, and is buried in Paissy Churchyard, Aisne, France [Grave 2].
In Memory of Captain CHARLES EDWARD WILSON 1st Bn., The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) who died age 43 on 17 September 1914 Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (France). Son of Mrs. Wilson, of 15, Spencer Rd., Southsea, and the late Maj. Gen. F. E. E. Wilson, C.B.; husband of Mabel Wilson (nee Carr). Served in the South African Campaign. Remembered with honour PAISSY CHURCHYARD
