John Williams was born on August 14, 1932, and lived at 7 Station Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent.
Retained by James Wibberley, who trained at Bellinzona Stables, Dymchurch, John went to the scale at 9 stone.
He rode his first winner on El Griego ll at Kempton on February 26, 1960.
John served his apprenticeship with Walter Nightingall.