| Regimental number | 790 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs W Tomlin, Willow Bridge, South Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board 'Ceramic', 4 May 1915 (medically unfit); discharged (venereal disease), Sydney, 17 June 1915. Wrote to Defence, 7 July 1971, to claim the 'Anzac Medal, and stated 'I took part in the "Gallipoli Landing" from 25th April to the [sic] December 16, 1915 - 1916.' Note on file: 'No record of Gallipoli service. Emb for Australia on SS Ceramic from Suez on 4/5/15 medically unfit.' |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 87 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATSON Leslie Arnold |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
