| Regimental number | 3274 |
| Place of birth | Taree New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Oysterman |
| Address | Rye Avenue, Bexley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Watters, Rye Avenue, Bexley, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations north west of POZIERES, from 29th to 31st August, 1916, WATTERS was conspicuous for the coolness with which he performed his duty as a guide to all parts of the front line, and later in the absence of his Company Sergeant Major, for the manner in which he kept up a supply of grenades, flares, and water for the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3275 Lance Corporal Harold James WATTERS, 4th Battalion, returned to Australia, 16 March 1919. |
| 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
