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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, WW1 H.M.A.S. "Sydney" encounter with S.M.S. "Emden"
Brief account of the action between H.M.A.S. "Sydney" and S.M.S. "Emden" off Cocos Islands on 9th Nov 1914
A4 printed both sidesnon-fictionBrief account of the action between H.M.A.S. "Sydney" and S.M.S. "Emden" off Cocos Islands on 9th Nov 1914h.m.a.s. "sydney", s.m.s. "emden", world war 1914 - 1918
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
RAN Certificate of Service, Seamen and Communication Branches

In November 1914 Williams was serving onboard HMAS Sydney when the German ship Emden was sunk. He continued in service with the navy after the war, and also served in WW2.Royal Australian Navy service record of John Robert Williams (8298). Cap band from German ship S.M.S. Emden.john robert williams, hmas sydney, sms emden, ww1