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We remember Albert Williamson
We remember Albert Williamson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
enlistment
Cootamundra New South Wales
Australia
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21st August 1915
employment
Labourer
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4249
Australian Infantry
54th Battalion
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location
Nyrang Creek, Canowindra, New South Wales
Australia
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Williamson had no known grave after the Battle of Fromelles in 1916, but excavations in 2009 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. Re-buried during 2010.
Fleurbaix, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
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20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
II. A. 3.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Williamson |
| Source | 8432343 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyrang Creek, Canowindra, New South Wales | Australia |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4249 | Australian Infantry | 54th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia WILLIAMSON | mother | ||
| Joseph WILLIAMSON | father |
Media
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Grave of Private Albert Williamson of the AIFPrivate Williamson served with the Australian Infantry in France and fell at Fromelles on 20 July 1916. He now rests at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, France, Nord.Contributed by:
Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | olivier56465 | |
| Grave of Private Albert Williamson of the AIF | Anne1202 |
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