Wem Civic Society: Wem Roll of Honour - WWII
Ronald Oswell Williams, Private

Son of Percy Clarence (born 1877, Wem) and
Louise Ellen (born 1877, Wem) Williams, of Wem, Shropshire.

The UKBD lists
Ronald O. Williams as registered in Wem, 1922 (4th Qtr.);
his mother's name is given as Oswell.

The 1939 Register lists
Ronald O. Williams living with
George and Agnes May Salisbury at 21 New Street, Wem.
Agnes May Salisbury was born Agnes May Williams and
is the sister of Ronald O. Williams.
She married George Salisbury in 1937.
Ronald O. Williams occupation is given as Baker's Errand Boy and
his birth date as 25 September 1922.

Percy Clarence and Louise Ellen Williams living at
15, The Slade, Weston, Wem.
Percy C. Williams' occupation is given as Labourer.

The 1911 Census lists
Percy Clarence and Louise Ellen Williams living at
92 A High Street, Wem.
Percy C. Williams' occupation is given as Bricklayer.

During WWII, Ronald Oswell Williams was a
Private, [14578036], 1st Bn. The Herefordshire Regt.; King's Shropshire Light Infantry.
Died: Monday 31 January 1944, aged 21 years.
Casualty List No. 1376: Killed in Action.
Cemetery: Cassino Memorial, Italy [Grave or Reference Panel Number: Panel 9]

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