| Regimental number | 246 |
| Place of birth | Donald Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Moe, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary G Watson, Moe, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A 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 | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy on night 30th November/1st December, this man showed conspicuous gallantry and dash. he was Scout to left party and before Zero went out to locate Gaps in enemy wire. he was continuously fired on while in enemy wire and was unable to get back to guide the party before barrage opened but made his way back through barrage and brought his party to point of entry. He then organised collection of wounded, his work throughout being marked by great courage and resourcefulness. Strength of Raiding party - 4 Officers and 82 other Ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 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
