Matt “Willy” Williams: On the Frontlines of the War in Ukraine

Today’s guest is Matt “Willy” Williams.

Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. 

He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021. At the age of 22, after returning to Australia from deployment in Afghanistan, Matt was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. 

Following being discharged from the Australian Army, Matt discovered a passion for content creation. In 2022, he spent six and a half months as an independent war correspondent documenting the war in Ukraine. His YouTube Channel @willyOAM contains insider analysis and interviews with those on the frontlines of the conflict. 

He started his Instagram page @willy.beating.cancer to document his physical and mental journey.

Matt is a Queen’s Order of Australia Medal recipient and a 2020 SA Young Australian of the Year nominee.

To learn more about Matt, follow him on Instagram @willy.beating.cancer and subscribe to his YouTube Channel @willyOAM

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