Commendation by Sir Percy Sykes of Captain Newton Williams to his employers, Imperial Bank of Persia, 16 December 1918
Brigadier Sykes raised the South Persia Rifles, a unit in which Williams served in 1916-1918. This commendation mentions his 'excellent work' with the force, which included the award of a Military Cross during the Siege of Abadeh in June-July 1918.
From papers relating to the service of Captain Newton Middleton Williams, MC, Gloucestershire Regiment, attached South Persia Rifles, during World War One (1914-1918).
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 2005-09-32-6
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum, London
Location
National Army Museum, Study collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2005-09-32-6