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William WATTS

Regimental number1422
Place of birthGlen Innes New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressEdward Street, Glen Innes, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Samuel Watts, Edward Street, Glen Innes, New South Wales
Enlistment date14 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on 23 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1185 Pte Arthur Samuel WATTS, 12th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 December 1970
Place of burialCootamundra Cemetery, New South Wales

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