| Regimental number | 1217 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Taxidermist |
| Address | 107 Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | H Watkinson, 20 Long Lane, Wavertree, Livepool, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Cairns, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 8 April 1915. Transferred to Hospital Ship 'Osmaniem', Lemnos, 25 April 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ceramic' for discharge (venereal disease), 4 May 1915. File marked 'Not eligible for War Medals'. |
| Miscellaneous details | See 7739 Hugh William WATKINSON for second period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATKINSON Hugh William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
