WW1 ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE MEDAL SLIP Letter - 29377 SGT H WATSON 2 Divisional Artillery Column AIF

29377 Sgt H. Watson 2-DAC AIF Enlisted in Feb 1916, with pre war militia service. Went to France in 1916, and had field service until the end of war. Noted in his papers that he allowed 2 committed prisoners to escape in late 1918! Also noted he served heavy guns, including Howitzers. Great actions, including Somme offensive and Hindenburg line. Discharged in UK, July1919.

He was entitled to the BWM and VM. The above details were taken from the research that accompanies his medals which I do not own and which also confirmed his unit. His medals last appeared for sale in Australia. Given he was discharged in the UK, and this letter from Australia House in London confirms that, then it is fair to assume that this item came from an estate sale and regrettably the items were separated then.

Since listing this item I have found a reference to him as follows:

Informant:
Sgt. H Watson 29377
4th Bgde. 10th Bty.
A.I.F. Le Havre 10.4.19.

http://empirecall.pbworks.com/w/page/38879360/McRae-G-A-Gunner-28439

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