| Surname: | Williams |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8380 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 1/6/1915 to 17/7/16. Formerly Cpl. 18 Hussars. No. 28204. 11/5/1892 enlisted 18 Hussars, No. 3733, age 18.11 years, occupation Dock Labourer, born Charlton, Dover, Kent, address: father 81 Willis Street, St Leonard's Road, Bromley, Kent. Served Home 11/5/1891 to 3/2/1893, India 4/2/1893 to 14/12/1894, Home 15/12/1894 to 15/9/1897, India 16/9/1897 to 14/10/1898, South Africa 15/10/1898 to 19/9/1902, Home 20/9/1902 to 10/5/1903 to discharge. Awarded £20 grant for award of DCM. 1/9/1914 re enlisted in the 18 Hussars, No. 12814 and No. 28204, age 42.4. 9/3/1917 transferred to MMP. served Home 1/9/1914 to 31/5/1915, France 1/6/1915 to 17/7/1916, Home 18/7/1916 to 27/4/1920 to discharge. James Williams. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 27428 Page: 2788 April 25, 1902) |
| Citation: | Citation: 18 Hussars, No.3733 L/Cpl J Williams.At Witfontein on 11 February 1902 when entirely alone, coming on 12 armed Boers in a farm, rode up to them and demanded their surrender and got it. He has been previously mentioned. Promoted Corporal by the Commander in Chief. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/118 Page: 262 Feb. 7, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Belfast, Orange Free State, Talana, Defence of Lady Smith, Laing's Nek. Awarded as No. 3733 L/Cpl 18 Hussars. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/305 Page: 304 March 22, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as No. 3733 L/Cpl 18 Hussars. |