Surname: | Williams |
Initials: | W |
Rank: | Pte A/LCpl |
Army Number: | P/14444 |
Notes: | MFP. From Denbigh. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France 23/11/1914 to 11/11/18.. Formerly Pte. 1/2 Monmouthshire Regiment, No. 1914, South Wales Borderers, No 80434, Monmouthshire Regiment, No. 265363, and Pte. 3 Grenadier Guards, No. 14356. 15/7/19 to class B Reserve. Later Cpl. William Williams. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31370 Page: 6912 June 3, 1919) |
Citation: | MFP. France . Devotion to duty. Pte (A/C/Cpl.) Name spelt William in this LG, should be Williams. William Williams. |
Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30716 Page: 6483 June 3, 1918) |
Citation: | 265363 Sjt W Williams, MM, Monmouthsire Regiment from Newbridge. France & Flanders.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During three and a half years service at the front he has in many engagements displayed much gallantry and ability. On one occasion, after his officer was wounded, he commanded his platoon with great success. (21/10/1918. |
Decoration: | French Croix de Guerre (London Gazette: 31409 Page: 7814 June 19, 1919) |
Citation: | 265363 Serjeant William Williams, DCM, MM, 1/2/ Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment (Territorial Force). (Newbridge, Mon). |
Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 29953 Page: 1756 Feb. 19, 1917) |
Citation: | 1914 Sgt W Williams, Monmouthsire Regiment. Later 265363 Monmouthshire Regiment, DCM. Later P/14444 A/L/Cpl MFP. |