Frequently the victim of injury during his short career, in October 1906 he suffered a heart attack while playing for Leeds City, and died in the West Stand at Elland Road.
[1] According to an Edinburgh Evening News article published at the time of Wilson's death, he started Yardlands Public School in Leith in 1890.
[1] Following an impressive performance playing at centre forward for the Black Watch against Kirkcaldy Amateurs, Wilson was signed by Raith Rovers, making his debut for them against St Bernard's in December 1902.
[4] In April 1903, Wilson left the Army and Raith to play as a professional with Scottish Football League Division One side Dundee.
[6] At the start of the 1905–06 season, Wilson moved to England to join Football League Second Division side Hull City, for a fee of around £100.
[1] At the start of the 1906 season, Wilson went 5 games without a goal, provoking some criticism from fans who questioned the quality of the ambitious new Leeds club's transfer policy.
[1] However, he was unable to complete the match and had already departed the pitch when Burnley inside forward Arthur Bell scored a late winner for the visitors.
[1] Following Soldier Wilson's death, a series of collections and benefits at Leeds, and across England and Scotland, raised a substantial sum for Sarah and Annie.