Rifleman

Danvers Williams

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Maj. H. P. and Mrs. Williams, of 111, Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London, England.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

“Born on 20th November, 1894 [sic - 1887 earlier same record], Danvers was the son of Plunkett Williams. He was the third of three brothers to come to the College, having been preceded by his brothers Cuthbert and Montgomery. Additionally their sister Maud would also go on to marry an OA, William Loudoun-Shand (who’s brother Stewart, also an OA, would win a V.C. during the first day of the Somme). After leaving Dulwich in the summer of 1904 he went out to New Zealand, where he was to spend the next decade.
The declaration of war saw Danvers enlist in the military, and shortly afterwards he came over to Europe with the New Zealand Forces, proceeding to France in February, 1916. He was on the front line almost continually for over two [years], until he was killed in action at Hebuterne on 19th May, 1918.” [ Source: https://dulwichcollege1914-18.co.uk/fallen/williams-hd/, Accessed: 10/09/2023]

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Casualty

Service Number: 
25/151
Name:
Danvers Williams
Name variation:
Harry Danvers Williams (Various)
Rank: 
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
20 November 1887
Place of Birth:
Upper Norwood, London, England
Next of Kin: 
H P Williams (father), 111 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, England
Religion:
Church of England
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Employer:
G J Walford, Koru Road, Taranaki
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 3 Battalion, B Company

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
19 May 1918
Day of Death:
Sunday
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
05 February 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 42
HMNZT 43
HMNZT 44
Vessel:
Ulimaroa or Mokoia or Navua
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
I. H. 2.
Cemetery Location: 
France
Danvers Williams
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