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13007499   Private Harrison Wilson
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 25/03/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: Pioneer Corps (British Army)
Date Of Birth: 25/11/1903
Died: 27/07/1945 (Unknown)
Age: 41
Summary      
Harrison Wilson was the son of John and Mary Wilson. He was born 25th November 1903 in Armagh City. His father was a tailor. Harris was the husband of Ethel Wilson. Private Harrison Wilson was serving with the Pioneer Corps when he died on 27th July 1945. Private Harrison Wilson is buried in grave 261 at Caledon (St. John) Church of Ireland.
Further Information
Harrison Wilson was the son of John and Mary Wilson. John Wilson and Mary Houston were married on 14th November 1902 in the district of Armagh.
Harrison Wilson was born 25th November 1903 in the area of Armagh City.
Known family: John Wilson, Mary Wilson, Harris Wilson (born 25th November 1903), Susan Wilson (born 8th March 1905), John Wilson (born 20th April 1906).
The 1911 census lists Harris as age 7, living with the family at house 39 in Callan Street, Armagh. His father was a tailor.
Harris was the husband of Ethel Wilson.
Private Harrison Wilson was serving with the Pioneer Corps when he died on 27th July 1945.
Private Harrison Wilson is buried in grave 261 at Caledon (St. John) Church of Ireland. His inscription reads: RESTING WHERE NO SHADOWS FALL.
Harrison Wilson Gravestone
Harrison Wilson Gravestone
The CWGC record Private Harrison Wilson as the son of John and Mary Wilson of Armagh. He is also recorded as the husband of Ethel Wilson of Armagh.
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Relevant Dungannon Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Caledon Caledon Buried in Caledon 54.353236 -6.836792
References and Links
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1 1911 Census lists Wilson family Lists Harris as age 7 living with the family at house 39 in Callan St., Armagh North Urban, Armagh
2 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private Harrison Wilson's gravestone can be purchased here
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