| Regimental number | 4245 |
| Place of birth | Panfield England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Brother, B Watson, 3 Sheep Hill, Burnopfield, Durham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations East of MONT ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE, on 3rd September 1918, Private WATSON was a member of a bombing party. His party being held up by the enemy with heavy rifle and machine gun fire, he volunteered to accompany the Sergeant in charge, to go forward and try to surprise and disperse the enemy post. He exhibited a total disregard of danger from enemy fire, and by his able assistance, after a sharp fight they were successful in clearing up the position, thus enabling a forward post to be established.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
