| Regimental number | 1199 |
| Place of birth | Stratford, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Address | Munro PO., Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 189 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W L Williams, Munro PO, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for almost 4 years in 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; member for 6 years, Stratford Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'During operations of 4th LH Regt near KHIRBAT on 25-6-17 he was in charge of a covering party supporting the retirement of a rear guard troop and while his party were retiring a horse fell stunning its rider 1309A Tpr Prior. Corp Williams immediately rode back under heavy rifle and Machine Gun fire and brought back Trp Prior on his (Williams') horse, Prior's having galloped away. Lieut. AUSTIN witnessed this action.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HMNZT 'Tofua', 28 December 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 30 January 1918; discharged, Melbourne, 24 May 1918. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Coburg Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILLIAMS Samuel James |