Regimental number | 3968 |
Place of birth | Port Albert Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Brother in Law J Gabb, Port Albert, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Brother, W J Williams |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal ' For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the march to the jumping off tape, this N.C.O. directed and controlled his platoon wiht great coolness with it got into a heavy barrage, and brought it through without loss. In attacking the second objectibe, when rifle and machine gun fire checked the platoon, he rallied his men and dashed forward, causing the enemy to surrender. He set a remarkable example to his men
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Date of death |