Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm
Ugar (Stephens Island), Tag Clan, Torres Strait Islander
Petty Officer
Maritime Logistic Chef, Submariner
Royal Australian Navy
Australian Service Medal with clasp Special Ops
Defence Long Service Medal
Australian Defence Medal
“Be a proud deadly role model to your family and community.”
My name is Erol Williams (EJ) and I am a descendant from Stephen Island (Ugar) in the Torres Strait. I was born in Darwin Northern Territory, but lived most of my life in Cairns, Far North Queensland. In March 2007, I enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy where I joined as a Maritime Logistics Chef Submariner. I am a proud father of four children to my loving and very supportive wife Bree.
A very proud moment during my service in the Royal Australian Navy, is seeing my oldest son, Samson qualify as a Submariner, setting and maintaining our family’s strong work ethic and being a deadly role model to his younger siblings: Ezekiel, Amarlie and Izaac.
