Regimental number | 21541 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
School | East Adelaide Primary School (where his father was Headmaster). Adelaide High School |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Journalist |
Address | Eastwood, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Matilda Williams, No. 8 Park Terrace, Eastwood, South Australia |
Previous military service | Four years - Senior Cadets |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Signallers, Special Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Corps Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
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 death | |
Age at death | 57 |
Place of burial | Centennial Park Crematorium, Adelaide - Ashes scattered |