Regimental number | 3512 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Redfern, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Brother, W Watson, 35 Repos Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is recommended for gallant conduct while on patrol duty near BROODSEINDE on night 19th/20th October, 1917. Believing the enemy to have withdrawn his line somewhat, it became necessary to patrol right up to his posts to obtain contact. At this time No Man's Land was an almost impassable swamp which the enemy shelled heavily after his withdrawal. WATSON volunteered to make one of a patrol and pushed forward a distance of 800 yards to an enemy strong point. The patrol was under shell fire for most of the time and was continually harassed by machine gun fire. WATSON displayed wonderful coolness and initiative and his gallant conduct is strongly recommended.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |