| Regimental number | 4331 |
| Place of birth | Halifax Canada |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mount Buninyong via Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Willison, Fallowfield, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On night 8th August carried messages to firing line when communications were cut off. Wounded in hand, but returned with despatch before having his hand dressed.' Second description reads: 'Near POZIERES. During the heavy bombardment on the night 8th August, 1916, the only means of communication between Firing Line and Battalion Headquarters was by runners. Private WILLISON carried various messages during the thick of the bombardment, and was badly wounded in the hand whilst taking a message to Battalion Headquarters. He returned with the despatch and handed same over to another runner before attempting to have his hand dressed. Military Medal awarded 28th August, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 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
