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Name : William Aubrey Williams. Son of William Williams and Mary Ann Williams, of Newport, Isle of Wight. Born 1889, Gibraltar. |
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Census Information :
1891 : not located (presumed to be in Gibraltar) 1901 : William and Mary Ann Williams, with their children including William Aubrey, aged 11, are at 3 Portland Street, Newport. William Williams is a Lineman for Postal Telegraphs. 1911 : William Aubrey Williams, aged 21, is a Gunner with the 55th Coy, R.G.A. at Gibraltar. |
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Service details : Gunner 31146 William Aubrey Williams, 323rd Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. | |
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Died : 27 July 1917 aged 27. Buried at : Canada Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. CWGC record ... |
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Commemorated on these Memorials :
Newport Borough War Memorial County War Memorial, Carisbrooke Castle. Newport C.E. National School War Memorial |
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Documents :
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY PRESS
Saturday, August 4, 1917 Page 8 THE ISLAND AND THE WAR NEWPORT Gr. W.A. Williams, R.G.A., only son of Mr. Williams, of 3 Portland-street, Newport, was killed in France on July 27, while digging a gun-pit in a forward position, which was constantly under fire. Deceased and his chum, Gr. Finnerty (1), were killed almost instantaneously by a high explosive shell bursting between them. They were buried next day in a little cemetery close by. Major W.D. Brookman, his commanding officer, says his death was a great loss to the battery. Deceased and his chum were cheery, willing workers, and excellent gun numbers. The writer sends his deepest sympathy. The deceased, who was a regular soldier, went to France from Gibraltar. He was in his 28th year. (1) Gunner Edward Fennerty :- CWGC record ... |
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Acknowledgments :
Janet Griffin for newspaper research. |
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Page last updated : 20 May 2014 (added to website) |
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