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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, | Terlincthun British Cemetery |
| British War & Victory Medals | ||
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 1915? | Hatton Church Plaque | Warwick School | |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other Service Information |
| Third Battle of the Aisne | 2 Sep 1914 in London | Commissioned to 2nd Lt 12 Mar 1915 (Gazette) |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Epernay, France | ||
Military Cross Citation
London Gazette 16 Sep 1918 (click here)
Lt. Frank Leonard Williams, Bord. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding his company. His position was heavily bombarded and four times attacked by the enemy. He moved up and down the exposed position of his company during the whole day, superintending and encouraging his men, and personally kept in touch with the troops on his right, reinforcing them with a Lewis gun at
a critical moment. His courage and good leadership were largely responsible for his company repelling all enemy attacks.
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
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So far we have been unable to find mention of Frank in the 8th Battalion Border Regiment War Dairy around the time of his death and we are unsure as to how he incurred the wounds he subquently died from on 30 May 1918. The war diary for the whole of May 1918 has been transcribed and can be read by clicking here. {tab title="Memorial Plaque" color_inactive_handles="true" outline_handles="true" outline_content="true"} The memorial plaque inside Holy Trinity Church at Hatton states "Who died of wounds received in action near Epernay France May 30th 1918" {tab title="Newspaper Obituary"} An obituary in the Penrith Observer on Tuesday June 11th 1918 reports: "Mr Alfred Williams, Hardendale Dale View, Shap, has received news that his son Captain Frank L Williams M.G.C. has fallen in France. Captain Williams joined the Grenadier Guards in August 1914. He received his Commission in the following February and had been in France practically ever since. Before enlistment he was a sanitary engineer in London. He had a very successful scholastic career being educated at Hatton and Kings High School Warwick. Captain Williams was the youngest of five brothers and all soldiers four being commissioned officers and the 5th a Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. Over six feet high and well built he was a smart officer and held the esteem of his brother officers as well as those serving under him. He was 28 years of age and married". {tab title="War Diary"} Your text... War Diary of 8th Battalion Border Regiment 30 Jun 1918 - Honours & Awards: Miliatry Cross: Capt. A.J. BENTLEY, Lt. J.F. DUGGAN, DCM, Lt. F.L. WILLIAMS, 2/Lt F.W. DARVELL, Capt. M. TURNBULL. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1888 at Budbrooke | 7 Aug 1888 at Hatton Holy Trinity |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Alfred and Isobel Williams | Hatton later Shap in Cumbria |
| Wife | Marriage Date/Place |
| Norah Marjorie nee Stollery | 23 Dec 1915 at Southgate |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Hatton Council School and Warwick School 1902-1907 | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1888 - Budbrooke | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1891 - Oakfield Cottage, Budbrooke | 1911 - Police Constable |
| 1901 - Oak Cottage, Budbrooke | 1915 - Soldier |
| 1911 - 6 Catherine Grove, Greenwick, London | |
| 1915 - 141 Palmerstone Road, London |
