OT - Walter Oswald Watt

[Check Six]

I was just passing St Jude's Cemetery this morning, and once again felt the irresitable urge to visit Toby's grave. "A great man and a great soldier" it says on his tomb. Tragically drowned at Bilgola Beach in a few feet of water. Slipped on the rocks, knocked himself out, fell into the shallow water and drowned.

 

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At the outbreak of war, Oswald Watt enlisted in the Aviation Militaire of the French Foreign Legion, bringing with him his own personal machine (a Bleriot) as a donation. Later he joined the Australian Flying Corps, rising to Squadron Commander of 2 Sqn AFC, and eventually, Lt. Col OIC Australian Training Wing.

 

 

Rest In Peace

Edited September 21, 2009 by Check Six