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WILDER Alan Standish

11/273, Major, Wellington Mounted Rifles

31049, Lieutenant Colonel, 25 Battalion, WW2

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 8 March 1919, p3227

Citation gazetted 4 Oct 1919, p12234

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the morning of the 25th September 1918.  He was in charge of the vanguard during the march on Amman.  Though his squadron came under heavy rifle, machine gun and shell fire, he skillfully made dispositions and forced back the enemy.  During the attack he made personal reconnaissances and brilliantly led his squadron in the attack, his judgement set a magnificent example to all ranks under his command.

Military Cross

Gazetted 16 Aug 1917, p8398

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his squadron with great skill and gallantry in an attack upon a concealed enemy position. Although wounded in two places he continued in command until a third time wounded, setting a fine example throughout.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 1 Dec 1916, p11808

Mentioned in despatches from General Sir Alexander Murray, KCB, Commander-in-Chief Egyptian Expeditionary Force.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 14 June 1918, p6451

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 26 December 1941, p7362

Order of the White Eagle (5th class) with swords (Serbia)

Gazetted 15 February 1917, p1608

For distinguished service renedered furing the course of the campaign

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

Military Cross

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (2)

1939-45 Star

Africa Star

War Medal 1939-45

Mention in Despatches

New Zealand War Service Medal

Silver Jubilee Medal 1935

Coronation Medal 1937

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration

New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal

New Zealand Territorial Service Medal

Order of the White Eagle (5th class) with swords (Serbia)

Gallipoli Medallion

NOTES

Born 24 May 1889, New Zealand

Died 18 April 1972, Waipukurau, New Zealand