Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
Williamson T Sgt 3484 Thomas 58 Inf Bn 34 Soldier Married C of E
Address: Moonee Ponds, Evans St,”Whinney Heys”
Next of Kin: Williamson, Helena Victoria, Mrs, wife, “Whinney Heys”, Evans St, Moonee Ponds
Enlisted: 16 Feb 1917
Embarked: A16 Port Melbourne 16 Jul 1917 (Sydney)
Prior Service: Instrnl Staff
Awards: Military Medal
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Recommendation for Military Medal
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during attack on PERONNE on 2/9/18. When all except 1 Officer became casualties in the Coy, his NCO took charge of 2 platoons and carried forward the attack by leading his men through the front wave who were badly shaken by shell fire. His initiative and leadership at a critical moment gave new life to the attack as in the dash forward his platoons captured the Machine Guns which were delaying the advance to the objective; on reaching the objective Sgt Williamson showed the greatest skill in consolidating his position in depth and sending out battle patrols to keep touch with the enemy. His work at a most critical moment was of the utmost value to his side.
http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1068174--26-.PDF
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War Service Commemorated
Essendon Town Hall R-Y
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