George Richard WATTS

Regimental number20583
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationBushman
Next of kinSister, Mrs H Fox, 30 Harrison Street, Wanganui
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on 20 August 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and good work during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. This NCO assisted in the capture of the enemy strong point known as the Cemetery, after which he led his men forward and established an Advanced Post, covering the consolidation. After some hours, there being a danger of his party being cut off, he skillfully withdrew without loss, under heavy machine gun fire, to the established line.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 36

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