| Regimental number | 81 |
| Place of birth | Gippsland Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Longford, via Sale, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E Williams, Longford, via Sale, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 20th September 1917 near WESTHOEK, during the attack on the enemy, Private WILLIAMS showed conspicuous courage and gallantry in attending to the wounded. Although continuously exposed to an extremely heavy enemy barrage he was engaged for a considerable time digging out and rescuing buried men. His coolness and persistence undoubtedly saved man lives. In the absence of stretcher bearers he immediately volunteered for this work, setting a fine example to his companions. His splendid efforts under extremely trying circumstances were responsible for the prompt removal to safety of several wounded men from an area exposed to very severe enemy shelling.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front 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
