David Albert Johnston WATSON

Regimental number8/631
Date of birth1 September 1886
Place of birthGreymouth
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationWarehouseman
Address16 Alexander Street, Caversham, Dunedin
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 7"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs E Watson, 16 Alexander Street, Caversham, Dunedin
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Green Island Rifles; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitOtago Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1919
Discharge date13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Hororata', 1 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No 822355 Army.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death20 April 1967 Dunedin
Age at death80
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24064444

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