Regimental number | 3628 |
Place of birth | Bute, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Bute, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31.2 |
Height | 5' 10.75" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, John Douglas Watson, Bute, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Accidentally wounded (grenade explosion, both legs injured), 9 September 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola'; discharged (medically unfit not due to misconduct), Adelaide, 8 May 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 72 |
Place of burial | Bute Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | 8361203 |