Keith Alan Wilson (1921–1942)
Cpl. Keith Alan Wilson, AIF, who was killed in action in New Guinea. Cpl. Wilson was in the Legal branch of the Main Roads Department, having passed Third Year Law at the age of 19. He enlisted in February, 1941, entering camp on his 20th birthday. He returned from the Middle East in August last. Cpl. Wilson was a son of Mr. J. F. Wilson, secretary of the NSW branch of the Printing Industry Employees' Union, and of Mrs. Wilson, of Marrickville. Two other sons, Lieut. E. F. Wilson and Pte. J. J. Wilson were reported missing after the surrender of Singapore.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War II service file, B883, NX68044 (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Wilson, James Francis (father)
Citation details
'Wilson, Keith Alan (1921–1942)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/wilson-keith-alan-34910/text44004, accessed 14 March 2025.
Keith Wislon, 1940
National Archives of Australia, B883, NX68044
Life Summary [details]
Birth
5 February,
1921
Dulwich Hill, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
11 November,
1942
(aged 21)
Papua New Guinea
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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