Maurice Wilson
English soldier and mountaineer
Born
Died
1934
92 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1898, served as a soldier in World War I, later becoming an accomplished pilot. In 1934, aimed to summit Mount Everest, undertaking a solo expedition without supplemental oxygen. The journey was marked by challenges, ultimately resulting in disappearance on the mountain.
Served in World War I
Attempted a solo ascent of Mount Everest in 1934
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