Lachlan Chisholm Wilson
Lachlan Chisholm Wilson, CB, CMG, DSO, VD (11 July 1871 – 7 April 1947) was a soldier and lawyer from Queensland, Australia. He was a brigadier general in the Australian Light Horse during the First World War.
Lachlan Chisholm Wilson | |
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Major Lachlan Chisholm Wilson in 1914 | |
| Born | 11 July 1871 Logan River, Queensland |
| Died | 7 April 1947 (aged 75) New Farm, Queensland |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1899–1901 1904–1931 1941–1942 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 1st Cavalry Brigade (1929–31) 11th Infantry Brigade (1925–29) 3rd Light Horse Brigade (1917–19) 5th Light Horse Regiment (1915–17) |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War Egyptian revolution of 1919 Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (5) Croix de guerre (France) |
| Other work | Lawyer |
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