11 Facts About Alf Williamson

Alfred Williamson was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League.

Alf Williamson was born in Toongabbie, to Reuben and Annie Williamson.

Alf Williamson studied at Sale Agricultural High School; and was transferred to Melbourne High School in 1914, where he was a popular and successful Manual arts teacher.

Alf Williamson is the great uncle of Gary Ablett Sr.

Alf Williamson played two senior games for Carlton in his first year, eight in his second, and one in his third.

Alf Williamson transferred to Melbourne, playing his first senior match on 6 June 1914 against University.

Alf Williamson was suspended for three weeks, when playing for Carlton, in June 1913 for elbowing Allan Belcher in a spiteful match against Essendon on 21 June 1913.

Alf Williamson enlisted on 19 June 1915; and, according to his service record, he held the rank of sergeant whilst training, was promoted to second lieutenant on 1 February 1916, to lieutenant on 10 March 1916, and to captain on 4 July 1916.

Alf Williamson served with distinction at Gallipoli, Egypt, and in France.

Alf Williamson received the Commander in Chief's Congratulatory Card for showing "bravery and initiative".

Alf Williamson was reported wounded and missing in action in France on 11 April 1917; it was later determined that he had died in action, on 11 April 1917, at Bullecourt in France fighting with the 14th Battalion.