Regimental number | 157 |
Place of birth | Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Address | Clentaft, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mrs K T Williams, Beaconsfield PO, Beaconsfield Fremantle, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
Place of burial | St Pierre Cemetery (Plot XIII, Row E, Grave No. 2), Amiens, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 81 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Kenneth and Elizabeth WILSON |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is brought under notice for splendid behaviour and gallantry during the operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. At an early stage in the attack on the Red Line, his Platoon Commander became a casualty. He took command of the Platoon at once, and with splendid gallantry and fine initiative, led it forward. On reaching his objective, he got his men undercover as quickly as possible, and whilst they were digging, he, by his cool and cheerful example, inspired confidence in them. Whilst the task of consolidating was in progress, he was wounded, but he refused to go back to a dressing station, and remained in the front line until the Battalion was relieved. He was instrumental in securing a number of prisoners and displayed great courage in attending a number of wounded under heavy artillery fire. He is strongly recommended for high distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |