Donald Edwin Williams (1897 - 1916)

Born 14 Jan 1897 in Auburn, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Died 29 Oct 1916 at age 19 in France

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Biography

Donald was born in 1897. He was the son of Harry Williams and Matilda Long. He passed away in 1916.

• Military

1916 3008 32nd Batt

Mr. and Mrs. S. Williams, of Everard Central, have been advised of the death of their son — Private D. E. Williams — from wounds received in France on November 30. He was born at Auburn in 1897. After leaving school he followed agricultural pursuits, and became particularly interested in gardening. Upon the outbreak of war Private Williams was anxious to enlist and after the 1916 harvest be went into camp. He was transferred, after five weeks of training locally, to Egypt, and thence to France. Early August found him in the firing line. On October 2 he joined a signalling unit, and his last letter mentioned his satisfactory progress." ^[1]

• Burial

1916 Thistle Dump Cemetery, High Wood, Longueval, France

Sources

• Birth Citation

SA BDM (Secondary evidence) Page: Upper Wakefield 597 160 Text: Surname: WILLIAMS Given Names: Donald Edwin Date of Birth: 14-Jan-1897 Gender: M Father: Harry WILLIAMS Mother: Matilda Louisa LONG Birth Residence: Auburn District: Upper Wakefield Book/Page: 597/160

• Death Citation

Misc. internet source (Secondary evidence) Text: http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/roll_of_honour/person.asp?p=515946

• Military Citation

Virtual War Memorial Australia (Secondary evidence) Text: https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/235707

1. ↑ Adelaide Chronicle 30 Dec 1916

• Kangaroo Island Pioneers Association George Edward Williams