Private
Sydney Lanfear Williams
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Joseph Nicolas Williams and of Harriet Louisa Williams (née Barnett), of Foxton, Wellington, New Zealand; husband of Helen Catherine Williams, of Wardville, Auckland, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Marlene Curyer
Relationship to casualty: Granddaughter
My grandfather was killed on the 3rd day of the 3rd battle for Cassino. I have over 70 letters he wrote to my grandmother. While he was "doing his duty" as a conscript in the army, his lett... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
264999
Name:
Sydney Lanfear Williams Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
19 January 1915
Place of Birth:
Foxton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Locality on Enlistment:
63 Bassett Road, Remuera
Place of Enlistment:
Auckland, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Married Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm Hand Unit:
New Zealand Infantry, 24 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
17 March 1944
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death:
29
Conflict:
WW2