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George WATSON

Regimental number163
Place of birthBelfast, Ireland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFitter
AddressIpswich, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, T Watson, Brassal, Ipswich, Queensland
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Divisional Cyclist Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll47th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSee 21 George WATSON for first period of service.
Date of death28 October 1979
SourcesNAA: B2455, WATSON George

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