| Regimental number | 4431 |
| Place of birth | Blonmel, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | 39 Fitzgerald Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S A Williams, 49 Victoria Road, Redfield Bristol, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Disembarked Suez, Egypt, 11 March 1916; marched in to Serapeum, 2 April 1916. Proceeded to join the British Expeditionary Force, Alexandria, 1 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 9 June 1916. Wounded in action and admitted to Casualty Clearing Station, 11 August 1916 (shell shock); transferred to 25th General Hospital, 14 August 1916; to Convalescent Depot, 4 September 1916; discharged to 4th Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, 9 October 1916. Admitted to 26th General Hospital, 19 October 1916 (rheumatism); transferred to England, 29 October 1916; admitted to East Leeds War Hospital, England, 29 October 1916; transferred to 2nd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, 20 November 1916; discharged and marched in to Weymouth Command Depot, 14 November 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', from Plymouth, 13 February 1917; disembarked Perth, 12 April 1917; discharged, 25 June 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILLIAMS William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
