Background
Wilson, -Coi. Richard Henry Francis Wharton was born on August 18, 1855. 2nd son of Sir M. W. Wilson, 2nd Baronet.
Wilson, -Coi. Richard Henry Francis Wharton was born on August 18, 1855. 2nd son of Sir M. W. Wilson, 2nd Baronet.
Served Ashanti Campaign, 1873 (medal). Afghan War, 1S7S-80 (despatches). March to Candahar and Battle of Candahar (despatches, medal with three clasps, bronze decoration).
Soudan Expedition, 1884 (medal with clasp, Khedive"s star).
Soudan, 1885 (despatches, Brevet of Major, clasp). Commanded 12th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa (despatches, medal with 4 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900.
Clubs: Army and Navy, Travellers’.