Clarence WILLIAMS

WILLIAMS, Clarence

Service Number: SX7848
Enlisted: 5 July 1940, Adelaide, SA
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion
Born: Glanville, SA, 21 November 1900
Home Town: Wayville, Unley, South Australia
Schooling: Goodwood Central Public School
Occupation: Upholsterer
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World War 2 Service

5 Jul 1940: Involvement Private, SX7848, 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion
5 Jul 1940: Enlisted Adelaide, SA
5 Jul 1940: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX7848, 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion
17 Nov 1943: Discharged
17 Nov 1943: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX7848, 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Clarence was married to Blanche Johanna Elizabeth WILLIAMS with two children and residing at 6 Short Street, Wayville when he enlisted in June 1940.  He was educated at the Goodwood Central Public School and was fond of swimming.  An upholsterer, he conducted his own business and also worked for Huxley in Hindley Street Adelaide.  He trained at Wayville and left Australian in April 1941 and saw service in Palestine, Syria and Egypt.