Soldier Details:
Surname: Williamson
Initials:   A.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/12211
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/6/1916 to 18/9/1916. 2/12/15 he enlisted Pte. 2/5 West Riding Regiment. No. 4731, age 20.11 years, occupation GPO Telephone Fitter, home address: 9 Colne Terrace, Aspley, Nr Huddersfield. 19/9/16 Thiepval, severe wound to head and shoulder. 23/8/17 he was transferred to the MFP. He was on sentry duty when a shell burst wounding him in the back, right shoulder blade and scalp, he had gas gangrene in the shoulder wound. Attested 3/12/15, Army Reserve 4/12/15 to 8/12/16, Home 9/12/16 to 15/6/16, BEF 16/6/16 to 18/9/16, Home 19/6/16 to 24/9/19, discharged 25/9/19. 7/6/16 he was placed on the syphilis register No 654. Alfred Williamson.