| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Safe maker |
| Address | East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Willison, 314 Victoria Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and during an attack on enemy positions. He led his platoon with great ability and determination and carried two objectives. On taking the final objective he re-organised his platoon in such a manner as to strengthen the whole company front. This organisation, under most trying conditions, was excellent, and his brilliant leadership enabled his platoon to capture and consolidate the objectives with very slight losses.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Commonwealth', 21 January 1916. Re-embarked Melbourne on board HT 'Commonwealth', 11 May 1917. Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: service No V363927. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILLISON Alfred Benjamin Reginald Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
