Friday, 3 May 2024

34995 Trooper William Evan Watts, (12/5/1887-21/10/1918). "died in Palestine"


William Evan Watts enlisted in the Canterbury Infantry Regiment while in Palestine he was transferred to the Mounted Rifles - hence the rank of Trooper.  Shortly after, he contracted malaria.


Miss Watts has received word that her brother, Trooper W. E. Watts, is lying dangerously ill of malaria, at 16th casualty clearing station, Palestine. Trooper Watts enlisted with the 21st Reinforcements.  -Oamaru Mail, 23/10/1918.


IN MEMORIAM.

WATTS. — In loving memory of Trooper William Evan Watts, 21st Reinforcement, who died in Palestine, of malaria, on the 21st of October, 1918. Interred at Ramleh Military Cemetery. 

Inserted by his brothers and sisters.   -Oamaru Mail, 21/10/1919.


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