Leonard Vincent Williams – South Wales Borderers, 7th Battalion
Captain Leonard Vincent Williams – South Wales Borderers, 7 th Battalion Birth and Family Background Leonard Vincent Williams was born in 1893 in the Cape Colony, South Africa , the son of Leonard Williams and Margaret Elizabeth Williams . 1901 Census The 1901 Census records the family living at 7 Castleton Terrace, Oystermouth . Margaret Elizabeth Williams (28) , born at Sketty , was recorded as living on independent means . Her sons were Leonard L. D. (8) and Cyril (7) , both attending school. Also living in the household was Margaret’s aunt, Rosa Roderick (38) , who was likewise recorded as living on her own means. 1911 Census By the time of the 1911 Census , the family had moved to 27 Sidney Road, Bedford . Margaret Elizabeth Williams (36) was recorded as the wife of Leonard Williams . Her sons were Leonard Vincent (18) , described as a student , and Cyril (17) , who was still attending school. Military Service Leonard Vincent Williams was commissioned ...
