Charles Edward Wilson (2 June 1871 – 17 September 1914) was an England rugby international and British Army officer who was killed during the First World War.

[1] Wilson served with his regiment in the Second Boer War, where he took part in the relief of Ladysmith, including the battles of Spion Kop (January 1900) and the Tugela Heights (February 1900).

[2] He stayed there until after the end of the war, leaving Cape Town on the SS Orient in October 1902,[3] and was back as a regular officer with his regiment on his return.

[citation needed] During the First World War, Wilson served as the adjutant of the 1st Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, attached to the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division.

He represented the Army[7] and top class side Blackheath F.C., and was an active member of the club in 1895, the year he was offered and accepted an invitation to tour with the Barbarians.