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Rupert WILLIAMS

Regimental number1505
Place of birthBroken Hill New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPrinter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Williams, 99 Humphrey Street, Ballarat East, Victoria
Enlistment date7 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near BELLICOURT on 29th September when his Company came under very heavy shell and machine gun fire this N.C.O. display and the greatest bravery in moving about and organising the attack. Although wounded he continued on duty and his initiative and courage contributed largely to extricating his Company from a difficult position. By his coolness and utter disregard of personal safety under exceptionally trying circumstances he set an inspiring example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

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