Basic Details
Surname
Wing
Forenames
Frederick Drummond Vincent
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
CB
Notes
Served 1860-1880 Royal Artillery. South African War 1800=1803. Defence of Ladysmith 1800. Promoted Brevet Lieutenant Colonel 1802. Commanded Royal Artillery 3rd. Division 1913-1915 At the Retreat from Mons and the battle of Le Cateau. Promoted Major General for Distinguished Service 1915. At the advance to the Aisne. Battleof Ypres 1914
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
12th Division
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Major-General
Our References
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Major General
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1915
Month of death
October
Day of death
2
Manner of death as stated
Killed In Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action