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Rflmn. Arthur James Williams
British Army 3rd Btn. The Rifle Brigade
from:Strand, Middlesex
(d.21st Dec 1916)
I was left medals for my father's, father and brothers who both died in the WW1. I have a memoriam for Frederick Walter Williams. No.7172- Oxford and Berks Light Infantry, killed in action at Richebourg, 13th May, 1915 age 30, and rifleman - A.J. Williams No 15164, 3rd Rifle Brigade who is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery, France, Grave 33, row A. This was on cards that were in a box marked Christmas 1914, in gold paint.
I wish to leave my sons a legacy of their past showing the price of their freedom. So at 70 years of age I am trying to piece together the location and the feel of what was going on during those war days; I have no photos to offer my sons maybe it might be in some war diaries, where does one start?
I am going to Bethune Cemetery in the spring 2015, and also to view a plaque at Le Touret military cemetery. If anyone can add any information concerning our family, it would be greatly appreciated; and as it says "gone but not forgotten"
