Normandy Veteran of WW1 and 2 Jock Wilson 1903-2008
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Date: 30 September 2008
By Liam Paterson
IT has been reported that Britain's oldest veteran of the Normandy
landings died on Monday aged 105.
Jock Wilson, from Dunbar in East Lothian, was an observer for the 79th
Regiment Royal Artillery. He made his landing at Juno Beach and took
part in the subsequent savage fighting in the beachhead that ended in
one of the biggest defeats for German forces in WWII.
Twice wounded in the war, he received the Military Medal for his
actions and was also awarded France's highest decoration – the Legion
d'Honneur – by Jacques Chirac at the 60th anniversary of the D-Day
landings in 2004.
Mr Wilson had only recently celebrated his 105th birthday where he was
presented with a congratulatory telegram from the Queen – his second
after also being honoured after his 100th birthday.
The full article contains 137 words and appears in The Scotsman
newspaper.
islanders
The Kentucky Wizard
consultations with my Joint Chiefs of Staff, being briefed by members of my
Cabinet and many telephone conversations with various World Leaders, I have
come to the following conclusions:
> He was NOT a World War I veteran.
Given his age, Jock Wilson *could* have served in WWI, but I can't find any
proof of his service during that time.
Here's a pic of him back in 2004, he still looked to be a quite chipper a
fellow:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3766449.stm
--
Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you
with experience.
© The Wiz ®
«¤»¥«¤»¥«¤»
Bob Martin
>He was NOT a World War I veteran.
Do you know that for a fact or are you just guessing based on his age?
15-year-old soldiers were not unknown in WW1 : see the caption to the 7th
photograph at http://www.ww1-yorkshires.org.uk/html-files/war-graves-europe.htm
Jane Margaret Laight
> in 88350 20080930 155248 islanders <islande...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> >He was NOT a World War I veteran.
>
> Do you know that for a fact or are you just guessing based on his age?
>
> 15-year-old soldiers were not unknown in WW1 : see the caption to the 7th
> photograph athttp://www.ww1-yorkshires.org.uk/html-files/war-graves-europe.htm
Jock Wilson had previous service, as shown here:
http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Normandy-hero-dies-just-weeks.4545008.jp
pay attention to this sentence in the fifth paragraph from the end :
"Mr Wilson was 36 when the war broke out in 1939 and originally deemed
too old to fight but, by 1941, he was called up due to his earlier
service in the Territorial Army. In 2004 he was awarded the Legion
d'Honneur, France's highest decoration, for his war effort "
but (and it grieves me to say it) "islanders" is right--Jock didn't
serve in WWI, but as this article will state:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20040602/ai_n12789561
he enlisted in the Scottish Home Guard at 18 (1921) and served for
nine years. He expected to be part of "Dad's Army"--the Home Guard--as
he thought he would be considered too old, but he was called up to
active service.
so there's one for you, islanders, but even a rundown clock tells the
correct time twice a day.
islanders
not one.
islanders
>
> but (and it grieves me to say it) "islanders" is right--Jock didn't
> serve in WWI, but as this article will state:
>
Does it grieve you that you are a twenty five cent whore?
DGH
He is NOT listed by Wikipedia as being a surviving WWI (World War I or
WW1) veteran.
Jane Margaret Laight
LOL
too expensive for you, my dear. It will take some time for you to save
up some more pennies.
JML
Q: What goes "vroom screech vroom screech vroom screech vroom screech
vroom screech vroom screech" and so on ad infinitum?
A. Islanders at a flashing red light.
islanders
Will you please douche, the stench is coming through thee speakers?
Jane Margaret Laight
> On Oct 1, 2:25 pm, Jane Margaret Laight <jml27...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Will you please douche, the stench is coming through thee speakers?
you shouldn't fart before logging on, dear.
by the way, sorry to hear that you failed your I.Q. test.
JML
misogynists beware
islanders
I'm stunned that you can spell I.Q.
Jane Margaret Laight
> On Oct 1, 3:40 pm, Jane Margaret Laight <jml27...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I'm stunned that you can spell I.Q.
bless you, but you are easily impressed, aren't you?
I would ask how old you are, but I suspect you can't count that high.
islanders
> I would ask how old you are, but I suspect you can't count that high.
Everything about me is none of your business, whore.
Jane Margaret Laight
I'm busy now. Can I ignore you some other time?
islanders
.
>
> I'm busy now. Can I ignore you some other time
You are busy? What corner are you on?
Jane Margaret Laight
save your breath, son. You'll need it to blow up your inflatable girl
friend.
GO HURRICANES
JML
Mineola
islanders
> save your breath, son. You'll need it to blow up your inflatable girl
> friend.
>
> GO HURRICANES
>
> JML
> Mineola
No your mother is already full of hot air.
Jane Margaret Laight
Waiting for you to say something intelligent is like putting a candle
in the window for Jimmy Hoffa.
GO HURRICANES
JML
Sea Cliff
islanders
hot air.
>
> Waiting for you to say something intelligent is like putting a candle
> in the window for Jimmy Hoffa.
You really need to lay off the airplane glue
Jane Margaret Laight
oh dear boy, is that the best you can do?
<sigh>
I do have other things to do, but if you're still around when I
return, maybe we'll have another go, ok?
Until then, let me leave you with this question: When you go to the
mind reader, do you pay half price?
Inquiring minds may want to know!
Or then again...
GO HURRICANES
JML
Massapequa
islanders
>
> I do have other things to do,
Is child molestation your full time job, or just a hobby?
Jane Margaret Laight
oh you're still here! Still thinking of me, I see. Well, I do have to
admit that I was thinking about you earlier, pretty much all day, in
fact--I was at the zoo.
You seen to have this problem with women; well, all I can tell you is:
Don't hate me because I'm beautiful; hate me because your boyfriend
thinks so.
Earth is full, son. Leave.
GO HURRICANES
JML
Oyster Bay
islanders
> On Oct 2, 2:56�pm, islanders <islande...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > On Oct 2, 1:38 pm, Jane Margaret Laight <jml27...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > I do have other things to do,
>
> > Is child molestation your full time job, or just a hobby?
>
Visitiing relatives?
> You seen to have this problem with women; well, all I can tell you is:
> Don't hate me because I'm beautiful; hate me because your boyfriend
> thinks so.
Don' waste my time hating insects.
>
> Earth is full, son. Leave.
I'm not your son. Dykes can't have kids on their own.
islanders
> JML
> Oyster Bay
You couldn't find Oyster Bay on a map of Nassau County. By the way
Nassau County is in New York which is in the United States which is on
the planet Earth. Glad to help.
Jane Margaret Laight
LOL!
but at least I do have the map, so I won't get lost! What's your
excuse?
Next time I'm in NYC, I'll come out on the LIE to pay you a visit,
since that's what you appear to be hankering for, you dear deprived
soul. Nassau or Suffolk, your choice!
GO HURRICANES
JML
Hempstead
Jane Margaret Laight
> On Oct 2, 5:02 pm, Jane Margaret Laight <jml27...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > On Oct 2, 2:56 pm, islanders <islande...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > > On Oct 2, 1:38 pm, Jane Margaret Laight <jml27...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > > I do have other things to do,
>
> > > Is child molestation your full time job, or just a hobby?
>
> >I was at the zoo.
>
> Visitiing relatives?
Trying to find you a mate--I generally don't date out of my species.
>
> > You seen to have this problem with women; well, all I can tell you is:
> > Don't hate me because I'm beautiful; hate me because your boyfriend
> > thinks so.
>
> Don' waste my time hating insects.
You screw insects?
>
>
>
> > Earth is full, son. Leave.
>
> I'm not your son. Dykes can't have kids on their own.
Thank God for small favors--and yours are almost invisible.
GO HURRICANES
JML
Port Jeff
islanders
Any time
islanders
>
> Trying to find you a mate--I generally don't date out of my species.
That leaves out humans then
JML
> Port Jeff
First Oyster Bay now Port Jeff. Keep going and when you hit the
ocean, continue.
Jane Margaret Laight
> On Oct 2, 5:28 pm, Jane Margaret Laight <jml27...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Trying to find you a mate--I generally don't date out of my species.
>
> That leaves out humans then
which doesn't count you.
GO HURRICANES
JML
Commack
islanders
Amen