The Korean War 1950 to 1953
Sergeant James Henry Williamson
The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Sergeant Williamson enlisted on 29 December 1933, aged 18. He served 3 tours in Egypt, Palestine, The Middle East, The Far East and Gibraltar. He reinlisted to serve in Korea.
Buried at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Pusan
Michael H Williamson, who was 4 when his father died, writes: I wish I had known you as others did. Your Son, Michael. The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers : Sergeant J H Williamson
Died on Wednesday 3 January 1951
in Plot 24, Row 4, Position 4, and in Grave Serial 1737.
There is an entry on Page 31 in the UK Book of Remembrance held at the National Army Museum which reads:
There is an entry in the Army Historical Branch's Roll of Honour which reads:
Number 4269659 Rank Sgt Name WILLIAMSON, J H Unit RNF Date of Death 03.01.51 Commemorated or Buried Pusan-Plot 24, Row 4, Grave No. 1737