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John (Jack) Henry Williams (VC, DCM, MM & Bar) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Grave photo of Victoria Cross recipient John (Jack) Henry Williams, migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference site with permission. ...
Grave photo of Victoria Cross recipient John (Jack) Henry Williams, migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference site with permission. ...
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Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...
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Details He was 32 years old, and a Company Sergeant-Major in the 10th Bn., The South Wales Borderers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. Company Sergeant Major (CSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Marines. ...
The South Wales Borderers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ...
The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
Combatants Allies: Serbia, Russia, France, Romania, Belgium, British Empire, United States, Italy, and others Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire Casualties Military dead: 5 million Civilian deaths: 3 million Total of dead: 8 million Military dead: 4 million Civilian deaths: 3 million Total dead: 7 million The First...
On 7/8 October 1918 at Villers Outreaux, France, Company Sergeant-Major Williams, seeing that his company was suffering heavy casualties from an enemy machine-gun, ordered a Lewis gun to engage it, and went forward under heavy fire to the flank of the enemy post, which he rushed single-handed, capturing 15 of the enemy. The prisoners, realizing that he was alone, then turned on him and one of them gripped his rifle. He managed to break away and killed five of the enemy, whereupon the remainder again surrendered. This action enabled not only his own company but those on the flank to advance.
Further information John (Jack) Henry Williams was born in Nantyglo, Monmouthshire in 1886. He is the most decorated Welsh non-commissioned officer of all time Monmouthshire (Welsh: Sir Fynwy) is both a principal area and a traditional county in south-east Wales. ...
1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ...
For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom, England and Wales and England, see British Isles (terminology). ...
A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...
In November 1914 Williams gave up his employment as a colliery blacksmith and enlisted in the 10th South Wales Borderers. He was promoted to Sergeant in January 1915. Wyoming coal mine Coal mining is the mining of coal. ...
A blacksmith A blacksmith at work A blacksmith at work A blacksmiths fire Hot metal work from a blacksmith A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from iron or steel by forging the metal; i. ...
The South Wales Borderers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...
CSM Williams was medically discharged from the army on 17th October 1918 after being severely wounded by shrapnel in the right arm and leg. (Redirected from 17th October) October 17 is the 290th (in leap years the 291st) day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. ...
1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ...
Shrapnel is the term used to describe the spherical shot or musket balls dispersed when a shrapnel shell bursts. ...
In 1919 he received the VC, DCM, MM and Bar from King George V, the first time that the King had decorated the same man four times in one day. At the time of the investiture Williams had not recovered from his severe wounds, and during the presentation the wound in his arm opened up with the result that medical attention had to be given before he could leave the palace. 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada The Distinguished Conduct Medal was (until 1993) a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army, and formerly also to personnel of the armies of other Commonwealth countries, below the rank of Warrant Officer, for conspicuous bravery in the battlefield. ...
The Military Medal was (until 1993) a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. ...
A military decoration is a decoration given to military personnel or units for heroism in battle or distinguished service. ...
George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) (3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was the first British monarch belonging to the House of Windsor (formerly known as the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha). ...
Grave/memorial at Ebbw Vale Cemetery. Original headstone removed during cemetery clearance - new headstone erected 21 Oct 1990. Ebbw Vale (Welsh: Glyn Ebwy) is a town at the head of the valley formed by the Ebbw Fawr river in south Wales. ...
The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the South Wales Borderers Museum (Brecon, Powys, Wales).
References Monuments To Courage is a book by David Harvey, published in 1999. ...
The Register of the Victoria Cross A list of all 1350 Victoria Crosses with details of each recipient ISBN 0906324033 Publisher: Cheltenham: This England Books; 1981 Size: 8vo - over 7 3/4 - 9 3/4 Pagination: 303 + 4. ...
VCs of the First World War - The Final Days 1918 (ISBN 0750924853) is a book by Gerald Gliddon which covers the end of the First World War from the perspective of Victoria Cross winners. ...
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