THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

WILSON Joseph Henry

34458, Private, 1st Battalion, Auckland Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 26 November 1917, p12326

Citation 6 February 1918, p1780

France, June 1917.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack.  When the advance was held up by a party of the enemy he attacked then with another man and captured them, with two machine guns.  This prompt and courageous action undoubtedly saved many lives and overcame an important point of resistance.  He did excellent work throughout the operation

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 16 April 1891, Pukekohe, New Zealand

Died 1 July 1950, Pukekohe, New Zealand