| Regimental number | 563 |
| Place of birth | Lithgow New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Lithgow PO, Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Williams, c/o O Williams, 252 Henderson Street, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 21st/22nd August, 1918, near LUC WOOD, on the south of the SOMME, No. 563, Private WILLIAMS was one of a liaison Platoon attached to the Division on our right. The advance of his Section was held up by machine gun fire. private WILLIAMS, acting entirely on his own initiative, rushed the position, killing one of the gunners and taking the others prisoners, thus enabling the advance to be continued at once. His personal example, absolute fearlessness and devotion to duty throughout the whole operations, were such as to put fresh courage into, and greatly improve the morale of his Section. Private WILLIAMS greatly helped on the rapid advance, and through his prompt action, saved many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
