Regimental number | 3159 |
Place of birth | Weymouth, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Nurseryman |
Address | Goondiwindi PO, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29.2 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 142 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maria Watts, 15 Penny Street, The Park, Weymouth, England |
Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Dorset Rifles; time expired. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 5 November 1916 (multiple gun shot wounds). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Trasos Montes', 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 19 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WATTS William James |