Wilson, John Grierson

Education

Student United College 1896-1897 Jun. Gk.; Lat.; Inter. Hon. Math. 1897-1898 N. Phil.; Prac. N. Phil.; Log.; Chem.; Prac. Chem. 1898-1899 Adv. N. Phil.; Adv. Hon. Math.; Adv. & Prac. Chem.; 1899-1900 Sen. Hon. Math. Simson bursar, 1896.

Birth/childhood

Born c. 1880. From Victoria West, South Africa.

Career

Called M.A. and of Deanston schoolhouse, Doune c. 1911, but apparently not M.A. of St Andrews and not a schoolmaster.

Served in Army in 1914-1918 War, first as a private in King’s Royal Rifle Corps then 2/Lieutenant Somerset Light Infantry. [Soldier]

Sources

  • UYUC400:6 & 12.10.1896
  • UYUY336
  • Roll of service 1914 - 19