6908671 WO III Ivan John WILLIAMS, MiD, 1 Rifle Brigade: 26/05/1940

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    Army Number: 6908671
    Rank: Warrant Officer Class III
    Name: Ivan John WILLIAMS, MiD
    Unit: Rifle Brigade


    London Gazette : 20 September 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37274/supplement/4683/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Defence of Calais in May, 1940.
    Infantry.
    Rifle Bde.
    6908671 W.O.III I. WILLIAMS (killed in action).
     
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    https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2214738/ivan-john-williams/
    WARRANT OFFICER CLASS III IVAN JOHN WILLIAMS
    Service Number: 6908671
    Regiment & Unit: 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade
    Date of Death: 26 May 1940
    Age 38 years old
    Buried or commemorated at CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY
    Grave Reference: Plot N. Grave 5.
    Location: France
    Additional Info: Son of Robert and Margaret Williams; husband of Florence Amy Williams, of Winchester.
    Personal Inscription: MIDST LIFE'S CHANGES WE NEVER FORGET A CORNER OF A FOREIGN LAND THAT IS FOR EVER ENGLAND
     
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