WWI Canadian Memorial Cross to MM recipient. Wilson. 43rd (Manitoba Regiment). Ashdon, Essex.

WWI Canadian Memorial Cross named 700432 Pte E Wilson MM

Ephraim Wilson, born to John and Emma in Ashdon, Essex in 1890.

He enlisted in June 1915 in Winnipeg.

He went to France in May 1917.

MM awarded in August 1919.

Wounded in action on the 10th of October 1918 and died from his wounds two days later.

Buried at Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France.

In early October 1918, the battalion was involved in the Canal du Nord offensive, part of the Hundred Days Offensive that swept through northern France.
Official battalion records list “Operations. Canal du Nord, 7–8 Oct. 1918” among its operational files. This fighting was in the final German counteroffensive period and the advance toward Mons.