| Regimental number | 1829 |
| Place of birth | Charlton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Quambatook, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Williams, Quambatook, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during August and September, 1915, in the Lone Pine trenches, when he displayed great courage and energy in the constant bomb fighting.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 Date: Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action, when he led repeated bomb attacks, and, although badly wounded in the right arm, continued to use it until it stiffened. He then threw bombs with his left hand until he collapsed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
