Personal Details
Born: In 1895 in Norbury, Cheshire and baptised in Marbury Parish Church on 31 July the same year.
Family: He was the second of six children born to Joseph Williams, a labourer, and his wife Emily. No marriage can be confirmed for John.
Residence: At the time of his baptism the family were living in Norbury; in 1901 they were living in Bickley and in 1911 at 20 Liverpool Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1919 Absent Voters’ Register had an address of 22 Liverpool Road, Whitchurch which we suspect is the same address.
Employment: Not known
Died: Not known
Military Details
Regiment: Worcestershire Regiment (previously King’s Shropshire Light Infantry)
Rank: Private
Service Number: 39547 (previously 2499)
Date of Enlistment: Not known
Date of Discharge: Not known
Reason for Discharge: Not known
Other Information: His brother Harold Williams also served in WW1.
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