Sir Arnold Talbot Wilson (1884-1940): A Soldier's Eye on Persia and Beyond Sir Arnold Talbot Wilson (18 July 1884 – 31 May 1940) was a British soldier, colonial administrator, Conservative politician, writer and editor. He served under Percy Cox, the colonial administrator of Mesopotamia (Mandatory Iraq) during and after First World War, including an Iraqi revolt in 1920. Wilson was the first Member of Parliament to die in action in the Second World War. He was killed while serving as an aircrew member at the advanced age of 55. Early Life and Education: Born in London, Wilson’s formative y…