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221731 Sgt. James Norman Williams DCM, MM British Army 9th Btn. Devonshire Regiment from:Rochdale (d.5th Oct 1918) James Williams volunteered at 17 and within 4 years was promoted to sergeant. He was tragically killed in action just 1 month before the armistice. He was awarded the Military Medal and the Distinguished Conduct Medal, his citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reconnoitering for and taking part in a daylight raid in full view of enemy's lines, and by skillful bombing holding back an enemy party until his own got clear." He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, of 28, Grandidge Terrace, Rochdale and was killed in action on 5th Oct 1918, aged 21. he is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial in France. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**