John Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Jock |
| Born | 7 September 1903 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 29 September 2008 (aged 105) Dunbar, Scotland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Unit | 79th (Scottish Horse) Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | D-Day |
| Awards | Military Medal Légion d'honneur |
John Nicholson "Jock" Wilson MM (7 September 1903 – 29 September 2008) was a British serviceman, who was Great Britain's oldest D-Day veteran.[1] Wilson was a soldier in the 79th (Scottish Horse) Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery. On 6 June 1944, during the Second World War, Wilson landed at Juno Beach and participated in the fighting that led to one of the biggest defeats for Germany.[2]
- ^ Campbell, Avril (3 October 2008). "D-Day hero Jock dies at the age of 105". East Lothian Courier. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
- ^ Paterson, Liam (30 September 2008). "Oldest Normandy veteran dies aged 105". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008.