James David Watts
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 18 Mar 1897 |
| Place of Birth | Queenstown, Victoria |
| Death | 10 Mar 1985, aged 88 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 44 years, 3 months |
| Description | 5'7½" (1.71m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; dark brown eyes ; dark brown hair ; GSW to right knee |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fifth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Watts |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W31851 |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Jun 1941 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | Lae Prisoner of War Camp |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During WW 1 James had served with the 51st battalion in France and Belgium.
Married Elizabeth Ellen Murphy (1890 - 1965) in Fremantle during 1918.
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 at 45 Chaffers street Boulder, miner; 1925 - 1928 Oaklands Estate, Byford, settler; 1931 cnr Fifth road & Ninth avenue, Armadale, labourer; 1936 - 1943 Fremantle road, Armadale, labourer
War Service
Original enlistment was from 24 Jun 1941 in the CMF part time. He was called up for full time duty on 15 Dec 1941 when he was posted to the 5th Australian Garrison Battalion. On 20 Mar 1942 he was classified as Trade Group III Driver/Mechanic. From 6 to 20 Jun he was treated by the 110th Australian Base Hospital before being released to the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot who discharged him to his unit on 27 Jun 1942.
New Guinea 25 Jul 1945 to 21 Oct 1945
Discharged 6 Nov 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Fifth road, Armadale, labourer; 1968 had moved to 46 John street, Armadale, labourer; 1972 - 1980 at 44a John street, Armadale, labourer.
Notes
Age at death does not tally with birth date.