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James Andrew WILLIAMS

Regimental number742
Place of birthMt Cameron Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressMathinna, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Williams, Mathinna, Tasmania
Enlistment date15 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. He assisted his Platoon Sergeant in capturing an enemy pill box from which a party of six enemy riflemen offered resistance. He worked to the rear of the enemy and forced them to surrender. He showed splendid courage at all times during the attack, was slightly wounded but carried on until wounded a second time. He showed a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 October 1971

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