| Regimental number | 7739 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cairns, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Watkinson, 20 Long Lane, Wavertree, Liverpool, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 8 January 1919 (gun shot wound, right thigh); disembarked Melbourne, 20 February 1919; discharged, Brisbane, 5 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Question on file: should 1914-15 Star be restored? Answer: No. |
| Miscellaneous details | See 1217 Hugh William WATKINSON for first period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATKINSON Hugh William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
