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Joseph WATSON

Regimental number3949
Place of birthNewcastle, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMoonee Ponds, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 4.75"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinMrs Frances Robinson, 91 Darling Street, Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 7 July 1917
Place of burialUnderhill Farm Cemetery (Row B, Grave No 16), nr Ieper, Belgium
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly enetered on Embarkation Roll as WARSON.
SourcesNAA: B2455, WATSON Joseph

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