Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO was one of the most senior British Army staff officers of the First World War.

On 22nd June 1922 Sir Henry Wilson was assassinated outside his house at 36 Eaton Place, London, at approximately 14:20. He was in full uniform as he was returning from unveiling the Great Eastern Railway War Memorial at Liverpool Street station at 1:00 pm. He had six wounds, two of them fatal, to the chest.
 
To mark the 100th Anniversary of his tragic event we are honoured to announce that the renowned Scottish artist, Helen Runciman, has been commissioned to produce an oil painting of Sir Henry Wilson.
 
Helen is a full-time professional artist based in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Her work ranges from small delicate watercolours to large mysterious oil paintings. Her subject matter is varied and, although now working mainly figuratively, her work encompasses landscapes, seascapes and street scenes.
 
Helen is well known to the Ancre Somme Association as she was previously commissioned to produce bronze busts of Rifleman William McFadzean VC, John McAleese MM and Sir James Craig.
 
Projects like this are only possible with the kind support of public and I would ask you to consider supporting this project. The association have produced this commemorative enamel badge with all donations being used to help fund this legacy project. 

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely

Mark Jameson

Chairman

Ancre Somme Association