William (Curly) Symons

Full name:
William John Symons, VC
Born:

Eaglehawk
Vic
Australia
Died:

London
England
Occupation:
Salesman, Soldier
Fate:

Repatriated to Australia after World War I

Highest rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Enlistment:
Decorations/ commendations:
Victoria Cross (VC), Mentioned in Dispatches (MID), World War I service medals, Coronation medal
Service:
Australian Imperial Force
Service Number:
174
Conflict:
World War I 1914-1918
Military event:
Battle of Lone Pine 1915, Battle of Messines 1917, Battle of the Somme 1916, First Battle of Dernacourt 1918, Gallipoli Campaign 1915, Landing at Anzac Cove 1915, Western Front 1916-1918
Unit:
7th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF, 37th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF, 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion AIF, 12th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, British Home Guard

Last updated:

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DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs) ( ), William John Symons, DVA Anzac Portal, accessed 9 October 2025, https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/stories/biographies/william-john-symons
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