| Rank | L/Cpl. |
| Service # | 189302 |
| Unit # | 18th |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Regimental number: 189302 Rank: Cpl. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10454 – 26, Item: 320370, PDF:-B10454-SO26. Date of Birth 10/11/1896 at Detroit, Michigan, USA. Son of Herbert S. Wilson (father) of Blenheim, ON. A single painter living in Blenheim. Member of 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: 4/11/1915 at Chatham ON., to 186th Bn. Age: 18 yrs. 11 2/3, Height: 5’ 5 ½”, Girth: 34 “, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown. Small scar about 1 ½” from middle line small of back”, Weight: 130 #. Medical at Chatham, ON. Found on Nominal Roll for the 186th Bn 28/03/1917. Photo found in “In Khaki” – Blenheim.
1 Nov. 1915 Transferred from the 91st to the 186th Batt. 28/02/16 to the 18th Batt. Cdn. Inf. 5/06/17.
Attestation: 4/11/1915 at Chatham to 186th Bn. Found on Nominal Roll for the 186th Bn 28/03/1917. Photo found in “In Khaki” – Blenheim.
It was reported that Ivan was before the Medical Board 1/03/17 but reason was not given?
It was reported that Mrs. Mary D. Wilson then of Port Robinson, ON. was on his “Will”.
He embarked Canada at Halifax, NS. 25/03/17 aboard the S. S. Lapland and arrived and debarked at Liverpool, England 7/04/17. He transferred to 4th Cdn. Batt. at Bramshott 6/06/17 to the 18th Batt
He arrived overseas at Rouen, France, 16/06/18 in the 18th Bartt. D-Coy., Cpl. Ivan Chester Wilson was KIA by a German shell bursting on the road. 21/08/17.
WILSON, IVAN CHESTER Initials: I C Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: “D” Coy. 18th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 21/08/1917 Service No: 189302 Additional information: Son of Herbert and Mary Wilson, of Blenheim, Ontario. Enlisted Nov. 1915. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. M. 8. Cemetery: AIX-NOULETTE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Mrs. Mary D. Wilson received the Memorial Cross 2/07/20 and Herbert S. Wilson received the Scroll and Plaque 2/09/21
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Blenheim Cenotaph |
| Sources | Nominal Roll of 186th Bn, Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Blenheim News Tribune (10-11-1915), Blenheim News Tribune (01-12-1915), Blenheim News Tribune (08-12-1915), Blenheim News Tribune (12-04-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (06-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (24-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919) |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 20 Date of Death: 21/08/1917 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. M. 8. Cemetery: AIX-NOULETTE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION |
| Birthplace | 10/11/1896 at Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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