Bert Christopher Williams

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

305118

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Date of death:

May 3rd, 1917

Cemetery:

Vimy Memorial - Pas de Calais, France

Commemorated at:

First Baptist Church, Massey-Harris Memorial Plaque (Toronto), Dover War Memorial

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Kent

Birth city:

Dover

Address at enlistment:

11 Ruth Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

11 Ruth Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Machine hand

Religious denominations:

Methodist

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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Circumstances of service: Killed

Cause and Place of Death: Previously Reported Missing Now for Official Purposes Presumed to have Died on or since 3-5-17

BX May 28, 1917

Private Bert Christopher Williams Reported Missing in Action

Mrs. Clara Williams, 11 West Mill Street, received the official word stating that her husband, Private Bert Christopher Williams has been missing since May 3. Private Williams is the eldest son of Mrs. Martha Jane Williams, 16 Brant Avenue. He enlisted with the first overseas battalion of the Dufferin Rifles.

BX May 30, 1917

Privates John Willets and Bert Christopher Williams Officially Reported Missing

In a late casualty list issued today it was officially reported that Private John Willets, of 44 Albion Street, and Private Bert Christopher Williams, 11 West Mill Street, were missing. Both belonged to an infantry Battalion.