John Dahlgren Wilson’s paternal lineage included: 1) His great grandfather George Francis Wilson who had a distinguished business career as co-founder of the Rumford Chemical Works of East Providence, Rhode Island. 2) His grandfather Ellery Holbrook Wilson who served as Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Collector of Customs for the District of Providence, and as treasurer for the Rumford Chemical Works. 3) His father Ellery Lewis Wilson Sr., a chemical engineer, who served as general superintendent and treasurer of the family firm.
John’s mother was Martha Reed Dahlgren, the granddaughter of Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren and daughter of naval officer and engineer Charles Bunker Dahlgren.
John served in the United States Navy, married twice, and became the father of five children.
His Navy Cross Citation (courtesy of Barry C, member #47806468):
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Signalman First Class John Dahlgren Wilson, United States Navy, for fearless devotion to duty as signalman in maintaining uninterrupted communications between the American Consulate Nanking, China and the Naval vessels in the harbor, although constantly exposed to rifle and machine gun fire from Chinese soldiers, from 21 to 25 March 1927. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
John’s mother was Martha Reed Dahlgren, the granddaughter of Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren and daughter of naval officer and engineer Charles Bunker Dahlgren.
John served in the United States Navy, married twice, and became the father of five children.
His Navy Cross Citation (courtesy of Barry C, member #47806468):
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Signalman First Class John Dahlgren Wilson, United States Navy, for fearless devotion to duty as signalman in maintaining uninterrupted communications between the American Consulate Nanking, China and the Naval vessels in the harbor, although constantly exposed to rifle and machine gun fire from Chinese soldiers, from 21 to 25 March 1927. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
John Dahlgren Wilson’s paternal lineage included: 1) His great grandfather George Francis Wilson who had a distinguished business career as co-founder of the Rumford Chemical Works of East Providence, Rhode Island. 2) His grandfather Ellery Holbrook Wilson who served as Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Collector of Customs for the District of Providence, and as treasurer for the Rumford Chemical Works. 3) His father Ellery Lewis Wilson Sr., a chemical engineer, who served as general superintendent and treasurer of the family firm.
John’s mother was Martha Reed Dahlgren, the granddaughter of Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren and daughter of naval officer and engineer Charles Bunker Dahlgren.
John served in the United States Navy, married twice, and became the father of five children.
His Navy Cross Citation (courtesy of Barry C, member #47806468):
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Signalman First Class John Dahlgren Wilson, United States Navy, for fearless devotion to duty as signalman in maintaining uninterrupted communications between the American Consulate Nanking, China and the Naval vessels in the harbor, although constantly exposed to rifle and machine gun fire from Chinese soldiers, from 21 to 25 March 1927. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
John’s mother was Martha Reed Dahlgren, the granddaughter of Rear Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren and daughter of naval officer and engineer Charles Bunker Dahlgren.
John served in the United States Navy, married twice, and became the father of five children.
His Navy Cross Citation (courtesy of Barry C, member #47806468):
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Signalman First Class John Dahlgren Wilson, United States Navy, for fearless devotion to duty as signalman in maintaining uninterrupted communications between the American Consulate Nanking, China and the Naval vessels in the harbor, although constantly exposed to rifle and machine gun fire from Chinese soldiers, from 21 to 25 March 1927. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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