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Vivian Charles WILLIAMS

Regimental number1864
Place of birthMoss Vale New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressLilian Rock, Nimbin, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, David E Williams, Lilian Rock, Nimbin, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 17 December 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Hindenburg Line south of Vendhuile, on 29th September 1918. He was acting as battery leader. While advancing for ation the battery came under heavy shell fire. By his cool and collected work he got his guns into action in the shortest possible time, and by his personal courage and efforts set a very high standard of soldierly conduct and and inspiring example to his men. He did invaluable work at this critical period of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129
Date: 20 November 1915

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