| Surname: | Williams |
| Initials: | J T C |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 637 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (1/401) and rose, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 16/8/1914. Previously served in the 2 Hampshire Volunteer Artillery. 26/2/1901 he enlisted in the No. 4702, age 18 years, occupation Labourer, born St Pauls, Portsmouth, address: 84 Ernest Road, Buckland, Portsmouth and later The Anglers Rest, Ash Vale, Hants, he had 1st class certificate of education and a wheelers certificate. 5/2/1905 transferred to MMP. Served home 26/2/1901 to 17/11/1902, Egypt 18/11/1902 to 30/4/1903, Home 1/5/1903 to 13/8/1907, East Africa 14/8/1907 to 7/12/1910, Home 8/12/1910 to 14/8/1914, BEF 15/8/1914 to 28/11/1917, Home 29/11/1917 to 7/9/1917 discharged to Commissioned 2/Lt. Queens West Surrey Regiment. 10/6/1914 he married Florence Mary Hill, at St Marys Church, Ash, Surrey. John Thomas Charles Williams. He has the same No. as CSM S Bath, MFP. Extract from the West Surrey Times 12 June 1914. MARRIAGE OF MISS HILL. First Wedding at St. Mary's. The first marriage to be solomanised at St. Mary's Church, Ash, took place on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Florence Mary Hill, only daughter of the late Mr. George Hill and Mrs. Hill, of the Angler's Road, Ash Vale, was married to Mr. John Thomas Charles Williams, of the Military Mounted Police. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. G. Leonard Williams, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The bride wore a becoming dress of chiffon bengaline, with a wreath of orange blossom and lace veil. She was given away by her brother, Corpl. G Maurice Hill, 52 (MT) Company, ASC, and was attended by two bridesmaids. Misses A. E Skivington and Dorothy Lake (her cousin), who wore dresses of pale blue eolinne with hats to match, with pink roses. They also carried bouquets and wore gold brooches set with turquoise and pearls the gifts of the bridegroom. Cpl. F. Watts was best man and several members of the bridegroom's corps lined the path from the church door and with their swords formed an archway for the newly married couple to pass under. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, when, among large number of friends present, were Mr. and Mrs. W. Hill, Mrs. C. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Skivington, Miss, Violet HIll, Mrs. Carr, Mrs, T. E. Potter and Mrs and Mrs. F. Skivington. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Hill left by motor-car for Brighton, where the honeymoon is being spent. |
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| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29422 Page: 73 Jan. 1, 1916) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. |