Son of the Rev. Ellis Jones Williams and Minnie Williams, of 20, Alexandra Rd., Market Drayton, Salop. Born in Natal, South Africa in 1893 and was educated at Kingswood School, Bath, England before entering the Civil Service. On outbreak of War in 1914, he enlisted in the Black Watch. In March 1915, he received his commission in the DCLI. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918.