About Arthur Williams
Lived 1902 – 1948 (aged 45–46). Arthur Williams was a military personnel.
Arthur Leo Williams (1902–1948) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Career
Known by the nickname of 'Spider', Williams played 5 seasons at St. George between 1926 and 1930.
He was later to Captain/Coach the Fairfield A Grade team in the mid 1930s. Arthur Williams was on the wing for Saints on 11 August 1928, the day of the Earl Park Riot, played at Earl Park, Arncliffe.
War service
He later served in World War Two and was based in Oro Bay with his small ships regiment.
Williams died on 24 March 1948 in Concord, New South Wales 15 days before his 46th birthday.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Williams?
Australian rugby league footballer (1902-1948)
When was Arthur Williams born?
Arthur Williams was born in 1902 in Temora.
When did Arthur Williams die?
Arthur Williams died on 24 March 1948.
What was Arthur Williams's occupation?
Arthur Williams was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Williams (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Williams. https://biography.guide/arthur-williams-military-personnel/
MLA: "Arthur Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-williams-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "Arthur Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-williams-military-personnel/.
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