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RFMN. A. 0. WILLIAMS IS REPORTED MISSING
Lindsay, June 27—Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Williams, 73 Queen St., have received word that their son, Arthur Orville Vickery Williams, is reported missing since June 11. He enlisted three years ago, and ranked as a rifleman.
Rifle man Williams was in what is known as the "spearhead of the invasion,” and, it is believed, was among the Canadians who fought at Caen, June 11. Reports stated that the infantry had the projection of some 7.000 planes. He had been in the invasion for five days. Rfm. Williams was educated in Lindsay public schools and was a member of Queen Street United church.
1944
RIFLEMAN ART WILLIAMS MISSING AS OF JUNE 11
A Telegram Has Been Received By Rifleman Williams' Parents To The
Effect That He is Reported Missing as of June 11.
Following word received by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Williams, 78 Queen St. by telegram to the effect that he is reported missing overseas it was announced to the congregation of Queen St. United Church of which he was a member.
Rifleman Williams enlisted in the 45th Battery at Lindsay in 1939 and remained with the regiment until its arrival overseas when he transferred to an infantry regiment of the 3rd. Division, Rflmn. Williams is reputed to be an excellent marksman and was well-liked among his comrades both here and abroad.
Mr. Alfred Williams, father of the missing soldier is the supt. of Queen St. United Church Sunday School.
Five members of the congregation of the Queen St. Church have paid the Supreme Sacrifice in this war so far. Two members are prisoners of war and now, one is missing, Rifleman Arthur Williams.
July 5, 1944
Rifleman Arthur Orville Vickery Williams Missing
Rifleman Arthur Orville Vickery Williams, son of and Mrs, Alfred Williams, Queen St. is still listed among the "missing." The young soldier has been officially missing since June 11th. He enlisted three years ago and ranked as a rifleman.
Rifleman Williams was in what is known as the "spearhead of the invasion," and, among the Canadians who
fought at Caen on June 11. Reports stated that the infantry had the protection of some 7,000 planes. He had been in the invasion for five days. Rfm. Willams was educated in the Lindsay public schools and was a member of Queen Street United church.
July 8 1944
Rifleman A. Williams Is Reported Wounded
Lindsay, July (Staff Special—Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Williams, 78 Queen street, Lindsay, have received word to the effect that their son, Rifleman Arthur Wi1liams, has been wounded in action in Ita1y, Rifleman Williams volunteered for active service with the 45th Battery at Lindsay in 1939 but was later transferred to an infantry regiment of the 3rd Division on his arrival overseas.
The young soldier is well known in Lindsay, having lived in the town all his life.
