Thomas Williams (Australian Army officer) explained

Thomas Williams
Birth Date:10 April 1884
Birth Place:Bundaberg, Queensland
Allegiance:Australia
Branch:Australian Army
Serviceyears:1912–1944
Rank:Major General
Battles:First World War
Second World War
Awards:Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in Despatches (5)
Croix de guerre (Belgium)

Major General Thomas Rhys Williams, (10 April 1884 – 23 October 1950) was an officer in the Australian Army who held senior administrative appointments in the Second World War. Williams served as Master-General of Ordnance from the outbreak of war in 1939 until 1940, when he was appointed Chief Military Advisor to the Ministry of Munitions. Following his retirement from the army in 1944, he was the Australian representative to the Imperial War Graves Commission.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gervasoni. Clare. Major-General Thomas Rhys Williams (1884–1950). Honour Roll. Federation University Australia. 29 May 2018.
  2. News: Maj.-Gen. T. R. Williams Dead. The Age. 26 October 1950. 29 May 2018.