418:, Netherlands, on the night of 27 January 1945. They had been ordered to take an enemy soldier prisoner and bring him back across the river for interrogation. However, they found themselves under attack and out numbered. Wilson led the defence and after an hour-long skirmish, they had defeated the enemy and taken three prisoners with no casualties on the Allied side.
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on 14 February 1946 'in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field'. He was awarded a number of medals for service during World War II; the
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590:"Sydney E. D. Wilson"
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796:Categories
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