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We remember John Henry Williams
We remember John Henry Williams
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
20408
South Wales Borderers
Source:9269897
3rd December 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9269897
3rd December 1915
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9269909
1st January 1917
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9269895
7th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
20408
South Wales Borderers
10th Battalion
Source:9269895
7th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9269897
7th May 1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9269895
children
Doris Elizabeth
Source:9269916
marriage
Gertrude
Source:9269916
1953
death
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:6997772
7th March 1953
Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20408 | South Wales Borderers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 20408 | South Wales Borderers | 10th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, DCM, MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Elizabeth | daughter |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude | wife |
Media
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CSM John (Jack) Henry Williams VCCSM John (Jack) Henry Williams VC displaying all his medals. Photo taken in 1919.
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Medals awarded to CSM J H WilliamsVC, DCM, MM & Bar, Medaille Militaire. He was presented with his medals by King George V in February 1919. This was the first time a Monarch had awarded the same person with four gallantry medals in one day.Contributed by:
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Jack Williams Gateway BridgeThis bridge, which stands 50m (160ft) tall, is part of the new A465 dualling project between Brynmawr and Gilwern in South Wales. My Grandfather's name was chosen for the bridge in a public vote. 12 family members were honoured to attend the naming ceremony.Contributed by:
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Family members on the BridgeThe Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport for Wales joined the family.Contributed by:
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Plaque for the BridgePlaque wording:- "The Welsh Government proudly named this structure in honour of local WW1 war veteran and Victoria Cross decorated hero Jack Williams"Contributed by:
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VC Paving StonesThe family attended the unveiling ceremony for my Grandfather's VC paving stones at Nantyglo.Contributed by:
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MemorialMemorial to my Grandfather in Villers-Outréaux, France. The copse in the distance is the actual location of his Victoria Cross action in 1918.Contributed by:
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Family at the memorialFamily members travelled to France for the 100 year anniversary of my Grandfather's VC action in 1918 and the inauguration of this lovely memorial. The villagers of Villers-Outréaux were also celebrating their liberation. Jack is seen as their hero as through his brave action he saved the village from total destruction.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal WelshMore about Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON GAZETTE, 14 DECEMBER, 1918 - Victoria Cross (citation) | R58235 | |
| MIC image (Ancestry) [war medals] | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 13 FEBRUARY, 1917 - Distinguished Conduct Medal | R58235 | |
| MIC image (Ancestry) [D.C.M.] | R58235 | |
| John Henry Williams (Find a Grave) | R58235 | |
| New bridge named after Nantyglo World War One hero | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| CSM John (Jack) Henry Williams VC | Ann656 | |
| Medals awarded to CSM J H Williams | Ann656 | |
| South Wales Borderers | R58235 | |
| Jack Williams Gateway Bridge | Ann656 | |
| Family members on the Bridge | Ann656 | |
| Plaque for the Bridge | Ann656 | |
| VC Paving Stones | Ann656 | |
| Memorial | Ann656 | |
| Family at the memorial | Ann656 | |
| Memorial & plaque | Ann656 |
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We remember John Henry Williams
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