Regimental number | 2919 |
Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Alfred Williams, Gregor Creek, Wyimbun Esk, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Guilford spelt Guildford |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near HOOGE, FRANCE on 20th September, 1917 during the attack on GLENCORSE and POLYGONVELDE WOODS Cpl. WILLIAMS showed great initiative, determination and pluck, leading his section into action with great dash. He attacked and captured an enemy Strong Point notwithstanding the resistance offered by the enemy therein, and when all was clear, reorganised his section and moved forward to the assault of the 3rd objective and assisted greatly in its consolidation. He remained at this post until the Battalion was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death |