John Skinner Wilson (rugby union)
| Born | John Skinner Wilson 10 March 1884 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 31 May 1916 (aged 32) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st 0 lb (76 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Branch | Royal Navy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | Lieutenant-Commander | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commands | HMS Indefatigable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conflicts | First World War | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lieutenant-Commander John Skinner Wilson (10 March 1884 – 31 May 1916) was a Trinidad-born rugby player, who represented Scotland, United Services RFC and London Scottish FC. He enrolled in the Royal Navy in 1898. He was killed in World War I in the Battle of Jutland, serving as Lieutenant-Commander aboard HMS Indefatigable. He is remembered on panel 10 at the Plymouth Naval Memorial.