Albert Edward Williams

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

772407

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Wesley United Church

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Cheshire

Birth city:

Chester

Address at enlistment:

23 Glanville Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

23 Glanville Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Machinist

Employer:

Massey-Harris Co.

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

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Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX July 4, 1916

R.T. of T. Made Presentation

The quarters of Brantford Council, No. 24 R.T. of T., were the scene of a very pretty event when a large number of the members of the order gathered together in honor of Brother Albert Edward Williams, who had enlisted for active service with the band of the 125th Battalion, were he left for camp.

A very suitable address eulogizing Bandsman Williams for his willing services, and commending him for his action in responding to the call of duty, was read by Select Councilor Brother W.T. Collter.

During the evening a delightful program was rendered consisting of piano solos by Sister Garton, recitations by Sister Vantassel, solos by Sister Hamilton, instrumental selections by Brother Albert, recitations by Sister Hall and solos by Sister Adams.

BX July 19, 1918

A Soldier “Baby”

Private Albert Edward Williams, Glanville Avenue, Brantford, is now stationed at Hamilton Military Hospital after being invalided home from overseas. He is getting on nicely. He was invited along with the returned soldiers to the Grocers and Butcher’s picnic at Wabasso Park. There was a baby show on and with him being the smallest amongst the returned boys they carried him in amongst the babies and the public enjoyed it and gave him cigarettes for the prize. Pte. Albert Williams was a member of the 125th Brass Band.

BX February 15, 1961

Albert Edward Williams

Albert Edward Williams of 41 Emilie Street died Tuesday in the Brantford General Hospital in his 75th year. Son of the late Albert and Anna Williams, Mr. Williams was born at Chester England, and resided in Brantford since coming to Canada in 1906. He was a veteran of the First World War, serving overseas with the 125th Battalion. He was a member of Mohawk Lodge, No. 452 I.O.O.F. Brant Encampment No. 4 and the Ancient and Mystic Order of Samaritans. Mr. Williams acted as pianist for these lodges for a number of Years. He was of Anglican faith. Surviving are two brothers, Frederick G. and William H. both of Brantford; a sister, Mrs. C. (Ethel) Herron of Brantford. Mr. Williams is resting at the McCleister Funeral Home for service Friday at 2.30 p.m. Rev. R.A.E. Ruch of St. Jude’s Anglican Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.