Background
WILSON, Gordon Chesney was born on August 3, 1865. Son of late Sir Samuel Wilson, Member of Parliament.
WILSON, Gordon Chesney was born on August 3, 1865. Son of late Sir Samuel Wilson, Member of Parliament.
Eton; Christ Church, Oxford.
Entered army, 1887; Captain, 1894. Major, 1903; Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel 1907. Served Staff South Africa, 1899-1900 (despatches twice, Queen’s medal, 3 clasps).
Was on Baden - Powell’s Staff' during defence of Mafeking. An Officer of the Legion d’Honneur. R. Horse Guards.
Clubs: Turf, Carlton, White’s.