Regimental number | 516 |
Place of birth | Yackandandah Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Engine cleaner |
Address | Yackandandah, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, William Waterson, Yackandandah, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Machine Gun Company 10, Reinforcement 7 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/15/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 2nd September, during the attack by the 11th A.I. Brigade near ALLAINES he continually moved his gun forward from position to position, giving the best possible support to the attacking infantry. This he accomplished in full view of the enemy, and continually coming under direct machine gun fire. His tenacity and pluck in getting up stores and ammunition was most praiseworthy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |