The exercise of preparing this paper has been both enjoyable and thought provoking._x000D_
In carrying out the research I have spoken and written to many people. Without exception they have been eager to help, all have spoken of the high regard in which they held Dr Williams, not only as a metallurgist but also as a person._x000D_
Review of GK's life reveals an enormous impact on the industry in which he worked and the people with whom he associated._x000D_
Consideration of this impact inevitably leads to the question "what can we learn from his life and the way he went about his work?"