Historical information

Both letters to “Lena” are from Tom WATT. As well as his signature someone has written his name as in blue pen. One letter is just signed “Tom” the other “Gunner T H Watt”. It is believed this is "Thomas Henry WATT", born Bendigo. He had pre war service in the 67th Bn Senior Cadets, no dates given. Regt No 3670 shows he enlisted on 20th or 28th Dec 1915 in the 8th reinforcements 21st Bn age 20 years. It shows he embarked just 9 days or 1 day later on 29.12.1915. He transfers to the 60th then 57th Bn and then on 17.3.1916 5th Div Artillery. he is mustered as “Gunner” and transfers to 5th DIV DAC (Ammunition Column) on 25.5.1916.
(.1) The letter is dated Dec 7.12.1915 two weeks or so prior to enlistment dates. The end of the letter talks about being sick and possibly missing going with the next draft.
There are 3 other sketchy records showing enlisted 12.7.1915, 5th DAC 15.7.1915, AWL Bendigo 4.11.1915. This would fit in better than enlisting and embarking in not much more than a week.
Tom married Margaret McCALL in Scotland 25.4.1919 prior to coming home.
Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards, 4000.2 from “Tom”.

Physical description

(.1) Postcard photo, B & W showing a soldier seated on a chair with a crop, studio background. On rear extensive letter in black pen to “Dear Lena”.
(.2) Postcard photo, B & W, portrait of a soldier, no hat, bandolier over shoulder, clear background. On rear brief letter in black pen addressed to “Dear Lena”.

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