WATSON, Spurgeon Marshall
| Service Number: | 1339 |
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| Enlisted: | 12 September 1914, Morphettville, South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1) |
| Born: | Albert Park, South Australia, 31 October 1887 |
| Home Town: | Port Adelaide, Port Adelaide Enfield, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Alberton State School, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Driver |
| Died: | Died of wounds (received at Gallipoli), Alexandria, Egypt, 7 May 1915, aged 27 years |
| Cemetery: |
Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt |
| Memorials: | Adelaide National War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Woodville Saint Margaret's Anglican Church Lych Gate |
World War 1 Service
| 12 Sep 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Morphettville, South Australia | |
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| 22 Dec 1914: |
Involvement
AIF WW1, Private, 1339, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '12' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' |
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| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 1339, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), HMAT Ceramic, Melbourne | |
| 12 Mar 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 1339, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), ANZAC / Gallipoli |
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"PRIVATE SPURGEON M. WATSON.
Private Spurgeon M. Watson, 16th Battalion, 4th infantry Brigade, who died of wounds received in action in the Dardanelles was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall Watson, well-known residents of Albert Park, near Woodville, and a brother to "Joe" Watson, the Port Adelaide footballer, who also went to the front with the first contingent. Deceased was of a quiet and unassuming character and was liked by all who knew him. He was a member of the Amalgamated Timber Workers' Union.
Born at Albert Park on October 31, 1887, he received his education at the Alberton State School, after which he entered the employ of Messrs. W. E. Cave and Co. He worked at cattle droving for some time, and later went to Western Australia in charge of a big mob of cattle. On his return he was sent to Leigh Creek in connection with the copper mining industry for 13 months. From there he went to Macumba Station, beyond Oodnadatta, where he was employed for some considerable time with cattle, and was one of a party to travel with cattle from there through the bush to Hergott Springs. Having spent all his time in the interior, he went to Snowtown to work on the salt lakes, and from there to Gippsland (Victoria), travelling through the Gippsland district on foot. Returning to Port Adelaide a few years ago, he entered the employ of Messrs. Walter & Morris, leaving there to go with Messrs. Lewis & Reid, with whom he remained until the time be enlisted. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Watson and family." - from the Adelaide Daily Herald 26 May 1915 (nla.gov.au)
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