Regimental number | 3969 |
Place of birth | Corrimal, New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Tarrawanna, Wollongong, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, J M Williamson, Tarrawanna, Wollongong, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'He carried despatches during the operations in the vicinity of PERONNE on the 1st and 2nd September, 1918 through heavy barrages and at all times during the advance showed conspicuous bravery and initiative. In several instances it was entirely due to the bravery of this soldier that communication was maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |