Basic Details
Surname
Wilson
Forenames
W.
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Non-Combat Deaths
Served or died
Died
Notes
H.M.S. Captain
Died on 7th September 1870 When the ship foundered off Cape Finisterre with the loss of nearly all those on board them
Royal Marine - Artillery & Royal Marines
R. A Gorges - Captain, R. M. A.
J. A. A. Eckford - Lieutenant R. M. L. I.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Stated)
H.M.S. Captain
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
HMS Captain