WILLIAMS, Henry James
| Service Number: | Officer |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 20 August 1914 |
| Last Rank: | Major |
| Last Unit: | 10th Field Ambulance |
| Born: | Woodend, Victoria, Australia, 1883 |
| Home Town: | Brunswick, Moreland, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Melbourne University, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | Medical Practitioner MBBS. |
| Died: | Private Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., 26 January 1941, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery, Victoria Roman Catholic D Grave 960 |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 20 Aug 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Major, Officer, 10th Field Ambulance | |
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| 19 Oct 1914: | Involvement Captain, 2nd Field Ambulance, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '22' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Wiltshire embarkation_ship_number: A18 public_note: '' | |
| 19 Oct 1914: | Embarked Captain, 2nd Field Ambulance, HMAT Wiltshire, Melbourne | |
| 20 Jun 1916: | Involvement Major, 10th Field Ambulance, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '23' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Runic embarkation_ship_number: A54 public_note: '' | |
| 20 Jun 1916: | Embarked Major, 10th Field Ambulance, HMAT Runic, Melbourne |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of James and Winifred WILLIAMS, 25 Blyth Street, Brunswick, Vic.
Mention in Despatches
Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).
Distinguished Service Order
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918
LATE LIEUT.-COLONEL
H. J. WILLIAMS
The funeral of Lieut-Colonel Henry James Williams, DSO , 57 years, of Blyth st, Brunswick, who died in a private hospital on Sunday, took place at Fawkner Cemetery yesterday. He was a well known Collins st doctor, and was military examining officer at Brunswick. He had been a member of Brunswick sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League for many years. He has left a widow, a daughter, and a son. Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Patrick's Cathedral by Rev Father Power, parish priest of Brunswick. The funeral was attended by representatives of the military forces and returned soldiers' organisations. Pall-bearers were Messrs O'Sullivan, Colahan, and J. Long, Drs P Rowan, J. F C McKenzie, and A Brennan. Funeral arrangements were by Mulqueen and Sons.
He was surved by a widow, daughter (Ina) and a son (Roger).
WILLIAMS. — On January 26, 1941, Lieutenant-Colonel Henry James Williams, D.S.O., V.D., M.B., B.S., of 21 Blyth-st., Brunswick, beloved husband of Louise (Olive), and loved father of Ina, Marie and Roger Anthony. R.I.P.
WILLIAMS. — On January 26, 1941, Lieutenant-Colonel Henry James Williams, D.S.O., V.D., M.B.B.S., of 21 Blyth-st., Brunswick, beloved brother of Elizabeth and Mary Anderson and Nell (Mrs. Cahill). R.I.P.
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