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John Herbert WATTS

Regimental number2260
Place of birthDunedoo New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCasual linesman
AddressLewis Street, Mudgee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Nathaniel Watts, Lewis Street, Mudgee, New South Wales
Enlistment date14 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 21 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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