Frederick George Wilson

EASTWOOD CEMETERY Grave 1423.

He died accidentally or from illness during a period of home service.

On 5 September 1940, the 150th (South Nottinghamshire Hussars) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery was stationed in the United Kingdom, focusing entirely on intensive training and home defense duties.The regiment served as a "second line" duplicate unit, formed to defend the home front while its sister unit, the 107th Regiment RHA, deployed to North Africa. Having just been officially redesignated from a Royal Horse Artillery unit to a Field Regiment in June 1940, the men spent September adapting to their new structure and preparing for a major upcoming relocation.

Redesignation Phase: The unit was adjusting to its new role as the 150th (South Nottinghamshire Hussars Yeomanry) Field Regiment RA, a conversion completed just three months prior.Battery Structure: At this point in the war, the regiment was comprised of only
wo active batteries: the 434th Battery and the 435th Battery. Their third unit (the 514th Battery) would not be formed until January 1941.Home Defense & Training: Under the command of Colonel J. N. Chaworth-Musters, the regiment spent early September conducting tactical training maneuvers. They were still utilizing older equipment at this time, eagerly awaiting their upgrade to the iconic 25-pounder MkII field guns which would finally arrive a few months later in November 1940.Preparing for Transit: The regiment was finalized during this period for strategic redeployment. By December 1940, they would be sent across the Irish Sea to help garrison and defend Northern Ireland.