Roi Wilson
Roi Edgerton Wilson | |
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Nickname(s) | Tug |
Born |
Stourbridge, Worcestershire | 1 June 1921
Died | 17 March 2009 87) | (aged
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1941–1973 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Second World War Malayan Emergency |
Awards | Order of the British Empire (CBE) Distinguished Flying Cross(DFC) |
Captain Roi Edgerton "Tug" Wilson, CBE, DFC (1 June 1921 – 17 March 2009) was a Royal Navy officer and Master of the Royal Caledonian Schools.
Early life
He was educated at Old Swinford Hospital, Stourbridge then worked in an engineering company before volunteering for the Royal Navy.
References
- Telegraph obituary of Captain Roi Wilson