Eric Charles Twelves Wilson
Eric Charles Twelves Wilson | |
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| Born | 2 October 1912 Sandown, Isle of Wight |
| Died | 23 December 2008 (aged 96) Stowell, Somerset |
| Buried | St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Stowell |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1933–1949 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Service number | 58138 |
| Unit | East Surrey Regiment, King's African Rifles Somaliland Camel Corps Long Range Desert Group |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Lieutenant Colonel Eric Charles Twelves Wilson VC (2 October 1912 – 23 December 2008) was an English British Army officer and colonial administrator. He received the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. At the time of his death, he was the last surviving British Army recipient of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War, and the earliest and oldest recipient.