Regimental number | 3132 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Kadina, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Engine cleaner |
Address | Yatina, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22.5 |
Height | 5' 7.25" |
Weight | 161 lbs |
Next of kin | E Williams, Yatina, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded, and a section of the trench had been captured he calmly continued to send through the S.O.S. signal, thereby enabling the brigade to call down the S.O.S. barrage without delay.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 July 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S70412. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 86 |
Place of burial | RSL Walls, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WILLIAMS Elisha |