Regimental number | 2428 |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Gilbert Williamson, 94 Best Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous courage and most determined leadership during operations on the night 18-19 September, 1918, west of Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin. He fought his way into a trench held by a large party of the enemy. After throwing all his bombs, he seized an enemy gun, and turned it on them, inflicting heavy losses and causing the remainder to surrender. He then rallied a few men, and, getting more bombs, he fought his way along the trench, and, after another stiff fight, he captured a large number of the enemy. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |