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Walter William WATTS

Regimental number2478
Place of birthKensington England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o J F Morris, Bullara, Segenhoe, Scone, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, George Herbert Watts, 75 Mawson Road, Cambridge, England
Enlistment date4 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations of 26th, 27th and 28th August 1918 which resulted in the capture of FOUCAUCOURT and the advancing of our line beyond ESTREES. Prior to the attack on the village this N.C.O. led a bombing party against an enemy machine-gun post which was proving troublesome. His party came under heavy machine gun fire, but he continued to lead his men with fine dash and succeeded in dislodging the enemy and capturing the gun. This made the way clear for a patrol to move through to ascertain the disposition of the enemy. After the village had been captured he led a reconnoitring patrol which succeeded in obtaining very valuable information regarding the movements of the enemy. he displayed great coolness throughout the whole action and set a splendid example to his platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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