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The Guyana Defence Force renamed the Drill Square at the Colonel John Clarke Military School at Tacama in honour of Warrant Officer Class Two (ret’d) Patrick Williams. The decision to honour WO Williams in this manner, together with the establishment of a Veteran’s Affairs Office is to recognise its stalwarts and their invaluable contributions.
Williams’s military history dates back to 1956 as a soldier with the British Guiana Volunteer Force, where he served with distinction during emergencies and civil unrest in the pre-independence era. He later enlisted in the Guyana Defence Force, serving with honour until his retirement on November 12, 1984. WO Williams was awarded the Rupununi Border Defence Medal for his valiant efforts in the Uprising of 1974. Thirteen years of his service was spent at Tacama where he was engaged in the training of recruits.
Chief of Staff, Commodore Gary Best lauded the work of the former soldier. He stated that he felt that the tribute was fitting since WO Williams was an individual of extra-ordinary character.
Warrant Officer Williams humbly accepted the honours bestowed upon him and stated that he was delighted to have the Drill Square renamed after him.
