Regimental number | 207 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor driver |
Address | Margaret Street, North Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Wm. Henry Williams, Frank Street, Coburg, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Ammunition Column |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 6th/7th October, this driver was driving in a wagon team bringing up ammunition on MENIN ROAD. The column came under heavy shell fire. The other driver of his team was killed, also his two mules. This driver extricated his wagon and with the remaining two mules got his wagon clear under heavy fire showing conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty deserving of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |