George Howard Williams (1893-1975) was born on 6 February 1893. His father, Howard Williams, was one of five sons of Sir George Williams. Sir George (1821-1905) joined the drapery firm of Hitchcock and Rogers, and became a partner in what became Hitchcock, Williams & Co. In 1844 he founded the Young Men's Christian Association, and he was active in many movements for social and moral welfare. G.H. Williams spent a brief time at Haileybury before he entered the family firm. From 1914 to 1919 he served in the R.A.M.C. He became a sergeant in 1915, and served in Mesopotamia in 1916. Williams travelled extensively, both for business and pleasure. He died on 13 December 1975.