Neil (George/Geordie) Wilson

[img2=left]http://www.rwf-forum.co.uk/pgallery/data/513/medium/003_-_Copy_16_1.jpg[/img2]Neil passed away on 03 February 2010 after a fierce struggle with cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He came to us (1 RWF, D Coy Hong Kong 1970 then Sigs Plt 70-75.) from the DLI, which disbanded in 1968. His nickname was Geordie at the Depot but got shortened to George in Hong Kong.

"Neil Wilson was his name but to me and the others that served with him, he was George. George was one of the world’s nice guys, the sort of self deprecating unassuming British Soldier that put the Great into Britain. A very good signaller and a fine soldier, he was always up for a laugh and a joke and could be relied upon to keep his mates spirits up when the going got tough. He was also a family man who absolutely adored his wife and family and would have done anything for them.

Like most of you I regained contact with George through the forum. Early last May he was in my house, sat on the sofa alongside Brian Dando. It was great to see them both and catch up on old times. The following night we went to the Cardiff Comrades bi-annual Party and had a great time with Keith Jones 24, Les Perkins and Keith May.

George was the Signals Platoon torch bearer, probably the most ardent Fusilier of us all. For George the Last Post came far too early. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by those of us who had the good fortune to have known him."

Alun Cleaver