Lieutenant William Bennett Williams
06 Jul 1888 - 14 Jul 1983
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Caption & credit
William Bennett Williams (www.unithistories.com)
Biography
William Williams had served in the East African Campaign in WW1 and may have known Major RGH Wilson who also served there.
He joined the Home Guard on 27th May 1940.
On 6th January 1943 he was promoted Second Lieutenant.
On 12th March 1944 he was promoted Lieutenant.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Group 1 - East Dorset | Assistant Group Commander | 27 May 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WKFX 101/1
Occupation
Major in the Royal Garrison Artillery (retired). Dairy Farmer
Career
22nd September 1908 Appointed Lieutenant in the Cornwall Volunteer Force Royal Garrison Artillery.
6th August 1918 Awarded a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in the East African Campaign 1917.
15th October 1919 Relinquishes rank of Major on ceasing to be employed.
1st January 1921, Promoted Major, Royal Garrison Artillery Territorial Force (Cornwall and Midlands Medium Brigade).
Address
Moortown Farm, Canford Magna, Dorset