| Regimental number | 11552 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 44 Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Williams, 44 Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 5th Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Trather spelt Trathen |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and splendid devotion to duty on the night 4th/5th October, 1918, at JOINCOURT at 0130 an Order had to be despatched to Batteries for an operation taking place at 0535 5th October, 1918. Gunner WILLIAMS was sent with these urgent orders and knowing the importance of getting these despatches delivered quickly, persevered through a heavy barrage and delivered all his despatches. His personal courage and strong sense of duty under these perilous conditions was instrumental in enabling the Batteries to fully cooperate in the important barrage required to fully support the Infantry in their attack on BEAUREVOIR.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
