Person    | Male  Born 14/1/1847  Died 26/9/1942

Prebendary Wilson Carlile

Categories: Religion

Born Brixton. In 1882 founded the Church Army, an evangelical organisation aimed at the poor in London and then during WW1 among the troops in France. Prebendary of St Paul's Cathedral. Known as "the Chief". Died at home in Woking. Memorial plaque in St Pauls.

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Prebendary Wilson Carlile

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Prebendary Wilson Carlile

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