Frederick Williams

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

772923

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Shropshire

Birth city:

Newport Salop

Address at enlistment:

12 Able Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

14 Ladysmith Street, Stockport, England

Trade or calling:

Freight checker

Employer:

Massey-Harris Co.

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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BX January 21, 1954

Frederick Williams

Fred Williams, Sr., husband of Annie Broughton Williams, 149 Campbell Street, died Wednesday at the Brantford General Hospital. He was in his 67th year. Mr. Williams was born in England, and 42 years ago came to Brantford where he became an employee of the Brantford Oven and Rack Company. He served overseas in the First World War with the 125th Battalion, and was an adherent of the Anglican Church. Surviving besides his widow, are one son, George, at home, one daughter, Mrs. L. (Violet) Beechy, Paris; one brother, Herbert, Australia; four sisters, Mrs. R. (Rose) Evans, Mrs. J. (Clara) Jones, Mrs. T. (Lilly) Corin and Mrs. G. (Violet) Beach, all of England; five grandchildren. One son, Fred, died three months ago; another son, Herbert was killed in 1944, during the Second World War. Mr. Williams is resting at the Hill and Robison Funeral Home until Saturday, when the service will be conducted in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.