Vince Williams MBE
1923 – Joined Coogee SLSC
22/04/23 – Bronze Medallion No. 2733 – Coogee SLSC
1925-1926 – Joined Maroubra SLSC
1930-1931 – Chief Instructor Maroubra SLSC
15/07/1940 – Enlisted RAAF F/SGT 32349 7 T.M.O.
29/01/1945 – Discharged RAAF
1948-1949 – Awarded Life Membership Maroubra SLSC
1949-1950 – District Supervisor Sydney Branch
1950-1951 – Asst. District Supervisor Sydney Branch
1950-1951 – Meritorious Awards Committee Sydney Branch
1951-1952 – Vice President Sydney Branch
1954-1955 – Awarded Life Membership NSW State Centre No. 55
1953-1956 – Secretary Board of Examiners Sydney Branch
1957-1958 – Awarded Life Membership SLSA Australia No. 75
NSW Annual Report 1955-1956. Life Membership NSW State Centre
Mr Williams had many years with the old Head Centre and since its formation has given yeoman service with Sydney Branch as Hon. Secretary to the Board of Examiners.
1/06/1969 – Awarded MBE. Saturday 14th June 1969 The Canberra Times, ACT. Vincent Josleph Williams Service to the community, particularly to ex-servicemen and crippled children. MBE.
SLSA Annual Report 1973-74. Vale Mr Vincent Williams, MBE aged 67 years passed away suddenly on 5th November, 1973. Vince was a member of the Association for fifty years, gaining his Bronze Medallion in 1923 as a member of the Coogee Club, he joined the Maroubra Club in 1926, became a member of the Board of Examiners in 1932 and was made a Life Member of his Club in 1949. He held many positions at Club and Branch level and was well known for his enthusiasm and activities on the instructional side of Surf Life Saving.
Sydney Branch Annual Report 1973-74. Vale Vincent J. Williams MBE. During the year we learnt of the death of esteemed Life Member Vincent J. Williams of the Sydney Branch of long standing, having joined the board in 1932. Older members of the board will remember him as past secretary of the board and as a carnival announcer for many years.
Vince was awarded SNB Life Membership prior to 1959.
Vince passed away on 5th November 1973. He was aged 67
