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Hartley WILLIAMS

Regimental number21541
Date of birth23 April 1899
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
SchoolEast Adelaide Primary School (where his father was Headmaster). Adelaide High School
ReligionMethodist
OccupationJournalist
AddressEastwood, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Matilda Williams, No. 8 Park Terrace, Eastwood, South Australia
Previous military serviceFour years - Senior Cadets
Enlistment date31 July 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 July 1917
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameSignallers, Special Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollArmy Corps Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 22 September 1919
Discharge date3 January 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Returned to Australia on board 'Port Sydney' ex England.

Enlisted in World War II

Became Administrator for Legacy in South Australia and then General Secretary until his retirement

Assistant to the Minister at Currie Street, Adelaide in charge of Liquid Fuel Department - petrol rationing

Worked as a journalist during the depression and then went into business as a store keeper.
Date of death28 July 1956 - Adelaide, South Australia
Age at death57
Place of burialCentennial Park Crematorium, Adelaide - Ashes scattered

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