| Regimental number | 7085 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Jennapulin near Northam, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Watson, Jennapulin near Northam, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | NIG |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is brought to notice for conspicuous gallantry and initiative shown by him during an attack made by us near HEBUTERNE on 1st April 1918. During the construction of a bombing block in the sunken road near the cemetery, the fire from a Machine Gun from a distance of about one hundred yards was causing casualties, and rendering the construction of the block almost impossible. Accompanied by No. 44a Private F. DEAN, and on his own initiative, he worked his way across "No man's Land", attacked the Gun crew; killed two Germans, and returned with Three Prisoners and the Machine Gun. For this very fine performance he is very strongly recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
