| Service number | NX174428 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 31 March 1945 |
| Place of Death | New Guinea1 |
| Cause of Death | Died of wounds |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Lae War Cemetery, Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour Robert William Watton
Location on the Roll of Honour
Robert William Watton's name is located at panel 29 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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