| Regimental number | 1105 |
| Place of birth | Waterloo South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | 32 Ferrars Place, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Watson, 32 Ferrars Place, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | SIG |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1919) |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery in action. From 20th July to 14th August, 1916, 25 days and nights, he was in charge of a visual station KATIB GANIT. On the morning of 4th August, enemy shell destroyed the helio that he was using, and later enemy H.E. shell and enemy snipers fired upon the position. Lance-Corporal Watson remained at his post, continuing to transmit messages, and had a second helio slightly damaged by rifle fire. He showed coolness and courage and exhibited a splendid example of devotion to duty in face of very long odds, and what appeared certain annihilation owing to the heavy shelling of the position by enemy guns. His conduct is deserving of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
