[5] William Drummond was awarded a Military Medal during World War I.

He was awarded the medal for, as records state, taking '"control of his platoon (in battle at Hamel near Amiens on 7 July 1918) after almost all other non-commissioned officers were killed.

He also assisted with the wounded that night and showed great coolness and initiative throughout the operation.

"'[6] After returning from war William would spend time fishing off the Semaphore Jetty trying to catch fish to feed families struggling to obtain food.

[6] He died at Largs Bay, South Australia on 15 December 1966.