| Wilkinson | George Alexander Eason | | Major | WILKINSON, GEORGE ALEXANDER EASON, Lieutenant Colonel, was born 25 February 1860, eldest son of Mathew Eason-Wilkinson, of Middlethorpe, and Greenheyes, Manchester, by his second wife, Louisa, only child of George Henry Walker, of Longford, Philadelphia, USA. He was educated at Charterhouse; joined the Royal Sherwood Foresters (Militia) in 1880. He served in South Africa, 1899-1900, as Major and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, 4th Battalion Derbyshire Regiment. He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "George Alexander Eason Wilkinson, Major and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, 4th Battalion Derbyshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901. He afterwards commanded the Regiment, and retired in 1907, with the rank of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel. He served in the European War from September 1914 to April 1919, in command of supernumerary companies, and as Supervising Officer, Royal Defence Corps, Northern Command, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was awarded the CBE (Military) in January 1919, and was given the rank of Colonel. Colonel Wilkinson was a Justice of the Peace for both East and West Ridings of Yorkshire. He married, in 1886, the Honourable Caroline Catherine, eldest daughter of the 3rd Baron Decies.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Sherwood Foresters) Derbyshire Regiment |
