Regimental number | 1010 |
Place of birth | England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Painter |
Address | Blackburn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, James Watkins, Batsford, Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. has for a long period rendered valuable service as sergeant in charge of the scouts of the battalion. As leader of numerous patrols he has been the means of securing valuable information in "No Man's Land" and at all times he has set a very fine example of coolness and complete fearlessness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death |