1994 - Corporal Richard Dennis 'R.D.' Wilson (July 1, 1920 - December 8, 1994) - Life Member of the CGG Sergeants' Mess framed certificate

Object/Artifact

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

1994 - Corporal Richard Dennis 'R.D.' Wilson (July 1, 1920 - December 8, 1994) - Life Member of the CGG Sergeants' Mess framed certificate

Description

1994 - Corporal Richard Dennis 'R.D.' Wilson (July 1, 1920 - December 8, 1994) - Life Member of the CGG Sergeants' Mess framed certificate. ABOUT THE CGG ARTIST: CPL Richard 'RD' Wilson (1920-1994) A Candian and Montreal WW2 Veteran, Corporal Richard Dick "R.D." Wilson was attached to the Royal Canadian Engineers and is best known for his draftsman work on drawing maps and sketches for Operation Pegasus in 1944. In later years, RD Wilson was a prominent member of The Canadian Grenadier Guards Club and the official Regimental artist of The Canadian Grenadier Guards. He created multiple lithographs and art used for both recruiting and for the presentation of The Canadian Grenadier Guards Colours by Her Royal Highness (HM) Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa, in 1993.

Created By

Zarina Carlevaris

Create Date

August 13, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 5, 2025