HENRY WILSON [General, shot 1922] A short autograph signed note on War Office notepaper dated 10.5.20, 1 pp, to 'My dear Cora', explaining that in view of Ellis' age, a commission is impossible. ...
HENRY WILSON [General, shot 1922] A short autograph signed note on War Office notepaper dated 10.5.20, 1 pp, to 'My dear Cora', explaining that in view of Ellis' age, a commission is impossible. 'You will readily understand that the R.A.S.C. wants young men in the junior ranks & there are no vacancies in the senior ranks.' Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson [1864-1922], born in Co. Longford, was Chief of the Imperial General Staff 1918-22. A member of the Orange Order, he supported the 'Curragh Mutiny' by British officers who said they would not accept orders to coerce Ulster into Home Rule. He was suspected of helping to organise Orange pogroms in Belfast. On 22 June 1922 he was shot by two I.R.A. members (both former British soldiers) in London. It has been alleged that Michael Collins ordered the shooting. Wilson's signature is scarce.
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