Regimental number | 753 |
Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 15 North Road, Newport, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Helen Elizabeth Watkins, 15 North Road, Newport, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in command of their platoons during the capture of the trenches near BULLECOURT on 3rd May, 1917. They [610 J.V. HAYES and WATKINS] carried out the duties of clearing the trenches, organising the defence and establishing advanced posts in an able manner and contributed materially to the success of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Altona Cemetery |