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Edward Sydney WATKINS

Regimental number9443
Place of birthManly New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWell-borer
Address'Glenella', George Street, Hornsby, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinDr. S.C. Watkins, 'Glenella', George Street, Hornsby, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollBQMS
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistent good work at 14th Battery and has served continually with this Unit. His consistent good work has been instrumental in maintaining the supply of rations and stores to the guns. Particularly durig the rapid advance from September to October, 1918, his work undr most adverse conditions has been invaluable. His work has at all times been of the utmost assistance to his Battery Commander, and has contributed largely to the efficiency of the devotion to duty. This N.C.O. came to FRANCE with the Unit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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