Research Notes
From James Wilson's naval record–
DoB 01/12/1891; Engine driver; engaged 06/07/11 for a period of 12 years; Height 5ft 4¾in; light brown hair and blue eyes; scar 3rd finger right hand and over right shoulder;
06/07/11 to 39/07/11 on Victory II
30/07/11 to 23/07/11 on Renown
24/07/11 to 28/11/11 on Victory II
29/11/11 to
30/11/11 on New Zealand
01/12/11
to 20/07/17 on Zenlandia
21/07/17 to 12/10/17 on Victory II
13/10/17 to 06/11/17 on Vernon
07/11/17 to 18/04/18 on Victory II
19/04/18 to 31/03/19 on Agincourt
01/04/19 to 26/01/20 on Hercules
27/01/20 to 30/01/20 on Victory II shore to discharge
Joined R.F.R. 31/01/20 P.O.B. 10546
09/04/21 to 07/06/21 on Victory II
Throughout conduct very good. Went from Stoker II to Leading Stoker
1901 Census: Mill Green, Crich
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
| George E | Wilson | Head | 35 | Limestone quarryman | Crich |
| Eliza | wife | 38 | Crich | ||
| James | son | 9 | Fritchley | ||
| Elsie | daughter | 7 | Fritchley | ||
| George | son | 3 | Fritchley | ||
| Elizabeth | daughter | 1 | Fritchley |
1911 Census: Hat Factory, Crich
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
| George | Wilson | Head | 45 | Limestone quarryman | Crich |
| Eliza | wife | 47 | Crich | ||
| James | son | 19 | Engine driver at colliery | Crich | |
| Elsie | daughter | 17 | General servant domestic | Crich | |
| George | son | 13 | Drapers assistant | Crich | |
| Elizabeth | daughter | 11 | Crich | ||
| John | son | 9 | Crich | ||
| William | son | 7 | Crich |
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James Wilson's ships.
Victory II and Vernon were shore-based postings.
 HMS Renown |
 HMS New Zealand/Zealandia |
 HMS Agincourt |
 HMS Hercules |
James Wilson's brother George Wilson is also on the Roll of Honour.