George WILLIAMS

Regimental number22386
Place of birthGrantville Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressGrantville, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs A Williams, Grantville PO, Grantville, Victoria
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentFarrier Sergeant
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 26th August, 1918, at BRAY, Farrier/Sergeant WILLIAMS was in charge of ammunition wagons proceeding to the Battery position. Whilst moving along a road the column came under heavy enemy shell fire, which inflicted casualties to both men and horses. Regardless of personnel danger, this N.C.O. removed the wounded men to a place of safety, returned to the scene of the accident, unhooked the unwounded horses and removed them. During this time the enemy continued the shelling. This N.C.O. displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, and at the same time set a fine example to the men under his control. He has done continuous good work in connection with the supply of ammunition during the present operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal