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Chas. L. Williams

ER/Corporal

Australian Army Ordnance Corps

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Glabra Lutescens
  • Planted By: Mrs R. Amor
  • Plaque: 3748

Additional Info

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Biography


Charles Latham Williams was a single 31 year old waiter when he enlisted on the 19th of August 1914. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on the 19th of October 1914. He was wounded in action on two occasions; the first being on the 31st of May 1915, and the second being on the 3rd of May 1916 with a gunshot wound to his foot. On July 27th 1917 he was promoted to an Extra Regimental Corporal. On the 1st of July 1918 he was promoted to Temporary Sergeant. Charles returned to Australia on the 8th of October 1919 and was discharged on the 22nd of October 1919.
Tree No. 3748

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour