Regimental number | 1217 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Taxidermist |
Address | 107 Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | H Watkinson, 20 Long Lane, Wavertree, Livepool, England |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Cairns, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 8 April 1915. Transferred to Hospital Ship 'Osmaniem', Lemnos, 25 April 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ceramic' for discharge (venereal disease), 4 May 1915. File marked 'Not eligible for War Medals'. |
Miscellaneous details | See 7739 Hugh William WATKINSON for second period of service. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WATKINSON Hugh William |