| Regimental number | 1001 |
| Place of birth | Balhannah, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway clerk |
| Address | Balhannah, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, James William Williams, Balhannah, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (Was a member of the local Rifle Club.) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations East of YPRES 20/23rd Sept., 1917. When both his Officers had been wounded he took command of his guns and led them into action with fine dash and initiative. Throughout the operations he displayed a fine tact in handling his guns, and his courage and devotion to duty set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: proceeded from Egypt to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 2 March 1915. Transferred to 3rd Machine Gun Company, 13 March 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 2 April 1916. Promoted Corporal, 23 May 1916; Lance Sergeant, 19 June 1916; Sergeant, 28 June 1916. To hospital, 25 September 1917 (trench fever); rejoined unit, 29 September 1917. Awarded Military Medal. 31 October 1917. Wounded in action, 14 January 1918 (gun shot wound, right thigh); transferred to England, 18 January 1918. Transferred to No. 1 Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 19 February 1918; discharged to No. 3 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 21 February 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 2 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia from England, 23 October 1918; disembarked Adelaide, 23 December 1918; discharged, 21 February 1919. Total war service: 4 years 173 days (of which 4 years 65 days were abroad) Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
