| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
