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| PERSONALIA |
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| Name: |
Wilson, Eric Charles Twelves |
| Date of birth: | October 2nd, 1912 (Sandow, Isle of Wight, Great Britain)
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| Date of death: |
December 23rd, 2008
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British |
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VICTORIA CROSS (VC)
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Rank:
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Captain
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Unit:
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The East Surrey Regiment, British Army
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Awarded on:
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July 28th, 1942
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Action:
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Despite several injuries and suffering from malaria, Captain Wilson manned an observation post from 11 to 15 August 1940 in Somaliland. He managed to beat off several enemy attacks with his machine-gun. Captain Wilson was finally captured after a heavy enemy bombardment. He was freed when Eritrea was conquered.
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Details:
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Later promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
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