THOMAS ALFRED WILLIAMSON 

Thomas Alfred WILLIAMSON
Rank: Private
Service Number:418845.
Regiment: 42nd Bn. (Quebec) Canadian Infantry
Died of wounds Sunday 4th June 1916
Age 41
County Memorial Wybunbury
Commemorated\Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Grave\Panel Ref: VII.B.8A
CountryBelgium

Thomas Alfred's Story.

Born May 28, 1875. Son of bank manager Alfred Williamson of Wybunbury. Was a former prize winning athlete and cyclist. Emigrated to New York in 1907. Arrived in Montreal on August 30, 1912. Resided at 34, St. Matthew Street, Montreal. During his time in the Army was renowned as a sniper and trainer of carrier pigeons. Previously served in the 4th Bn. South Wales Borderers and was a former member of the 2nd Cheshire Royal Engineers (Railway) Volunteers.

Service record available.

Uploaded by Mark A. Potts on January 22, 2018.