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Arthur Ernest WILLIAMS

Regimental number207
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
AddressMargaret Street, North Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Wm. Henry Williams, Frank Street, Coburg, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'On the night of 6th/7th October, this driver was driving in a wagon team bringing up ammunition on MENIN ROAD. The column came under heavy shell fire. The other driver of his team was killed, also his two mules. This driver extricated his wagon and with the remaining two mules got his wagon clear under heavy fire showing conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty deserving of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death24 February 1958
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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