| Regimental number | 3958 |
| Place of birth | At Sea |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Willmott, Langwells Parade, Northcote Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations on the afternoon of 21st September, this N.C.O. was conspicuous for gallantry and devotion to duty under very heavy fire. He was one of a small advance party which had nearly reached the front line, when the enemy opened with heavy Artillery Fire. About twelve of the party took cover in rear of Anzac House when a shell landed on the edge of the group severely wounding one of the party, and slightly wounding Lance Corporal WILLMOTT. Despite this he immediately commenced dressing the other man's wounds, and also those of others in the vicinity, and continued doing so notwithstanding that terrific shelling was still going on all round him. A number of enemy stick bombs which had been dumped, were exploding but he remained cool and collected. He then carried a severely wounded N.C.O. to shelter and attended to this N.,C.O.'s wounds, until he was taken over by the Stretcher Bearers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
