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Ernest WATSON

Regimental number2017
Place of birthCheshire England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
Addressc/o Mr J Benton, Strathalian via Rochester, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Mr W Watson, 38 Cherry Road off Tarvin Road, Chester, England
Enlistment date18 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 August 1962
Place of burialRochester Cemetery

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