Harold Price-Williams
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Major-General Harold Price-Williams CBE DSO MC | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1892 |
| Died | 1962 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
Harold Price-Williams was a British Army officer known for his service during both World War I and World War II. He held various commanding positions within the British Army and was recognized for his contributions and achievements in the field of artillery.
Early life and education[edit]
Harold Price-Williams was born in 1892. He attended the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Royal Engineers on 19 July 1912.
Military career[edit]
During World War I, Price-Williams served in the Royal Field Artillery. He began his service as a Second Lieutenant and demonstrated exceptional leadership and bravery, earning him the Military Cross (MC). The citation for his MC award can be found in the London Gazette dated 16th September 1918.
In the interwar period, Price-Williams continued his military career and rose through the ranks. He held various positions of command and responsibility within the British Army.
During World War II, Price-Williams played a significant role in the Royal Artillery. From October 1939 to July 1941, he served as the Commander of Royal Artillery, demonstrating his expertise in the field of artillery operations.
Later in the war, Price-Williams served as a Temporary Brigadier in the Royal Regiment of Artillery in the North-West Europe Theatre of Operations. For his distinguished service, he was appointed as a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). The formal notice appeared in the London Gazette on 19th April 1945, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to the war effort.
After the war, as Executive Officer of the G5 Division of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, Price-Williams was involved in the Military Government of Germany.
Later life and legacy[edit]
Following the conclusion of World War II, Price-Williams continued his military career and held various positions of responsibility. His dedication and leadership skills were evident throughout his service.
Price-Williams retired from active service and went on to pursue other interests and endeavours. His contributions to the British Army and his exemplary service during times of conflict left a lasting impact on the military community.
Personal life[edit]
Harold Price-Williams married Constance M Crawshay (whose family owned a distillery) in the July to September quarter of 1916 in the St George Hanover Square District of London. They did not have any children.
After the War, Price-Williams lived at Flat 3, 36 Compayne Gardens, London, England.
Price-Williams died without issue on 9 January 1962.
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