Williams served in the Royal Corps of Signals from 1933 to 1964, during which time he was recognised for his contribution to the Malayan Emergency.
He played first-class cricket while stationed in British India during the Second World War.
[2] He served with the Royal Army Signal Corps during the Second World War, during which he was promoted to the rank of captain in February 1941.
[3] While stationed in British India in December 1940, Williams made a single appearance in first-class cricket for the Europeans against The Rest at Bombay.
[8] He was made an OBE in December 1957, in recognition of his service during the Malayan Emergency.