‘One of the things that has always struck me is that, though it is common to demonise an enemy during war, the Turks were called Johnny Turk. This was a very personalised and sort of a friendly description. It probably came from the common experiences and mutual respect shared.’
Descendant: Clive Williams
Age: 82
Profession: Psychologist (retired)
Nationality: Australian
Ancestor: Oswald Williams (1886–1938)
Relationship to subject: Father
Profession: Clerk
Army: Australian Imperial Force
Post in Gallipoli: 9th Battalion