| Regimental number | 1446 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Swan View, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Walter Withams, Swan View, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Heavy & Medium Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a Medium Trench Mortar Battery at Villers-Bretonneux at 3 a.m. on 2nd June 1918, the enemy placed an intense barrage of H.E. and gas on the position. Bombardier Witham led his detachment in spite of the barrage and removed the gun and ammunition. Gas helmets had to be worn continually. The building in which the mortar was in position was in flames and a direct hit had been obtained on the ammunition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
