58638 Private John Robert (20/4/1890-31/5/1918) and 29118 Sergeant William Rees (7/1/1893-31/5/1918) Williams. "their two sons"

PERSONAL.

A London cablegram received to-day stated that 40 more New Zealanders had been awarded the Military Medal.

Mr and Mrs W. R. Williams, Alford Forest, received official advice last night that their two sons, John Robert (aged 28) and William Rees (aged 25), were killed in action in France on May 31.  -Ashburton Guardian, 13/6/1918.

John Robert Williams.

William Rees Williams.

John and William Williams were in the same Company (13th) of the 1st Battalion of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment.  They were killed at a time when the German Spring offensive had been beaten and thing were relatively quiet.  They lie side by side in the Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps.

ANNOUNCEMENTS. 

IN MEMORIAM. 

WILLIAMS. — In loving memory of Private John Robert Williams, killed in action in France, May 31st 1918. Dearly loved eldest son or William and Jessie Williams, Altord Forest.

WILLIAMS. — In loving memory of Sergeant William Rees Williams, killed in action in France on May 31st 1918. Dearly loved third son of William Rees and Jessie Wilhams, Alford Forest. 

WILLIAMS. — In affectionate remembrance of Lance-Corporal W R Williams (Billie), who gave his life for his country on May 31, 1918. 

There are links death cannot sever, 

For fond remembrance last for ever. 

— Inserted by his affectionate Friend.   -Ashburton Guardian, 31/5/1919.

Ashburton Cemetery.