Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson was born on 3 June 1861 in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom to Alfred Wilson.
He had a brother: Henry Wilson. 
In 1879, he became a Second Lieutenant in the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment. In 1882, he fought in the Anglo-Egyptian War with his fellow officers: William Hamilton and Alfred Grantham. In 1881, he made Lieutenant. In 1886, he was promoted to Captain. 
In 1886, he had a son: Philip Wilson. 
In 1890, he was promoted to Major. In 1896, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He became commander of First Battalion until 1899. In 1902, he was promoted Colonel. In 1909, he was promoted to Brigadier General. In 1914, he served as the commander of 235th Brigade. In 1915, he was promoted to Major General and served in the HQ of the British II Corps. In 1917, he was promoted to Lieutenant General and commanded another corps. 
He retired in 1918. He died of natural causes in 1933 in Dover, Kent.