Papers relating to the service of Cyril John Watson, 1941-1945 - Part 5

Conflict:
Second World War, 1939–45
Subject:
  • Documents and letters
  • Prisoner of War
Status:
Awaiting approval
Accession number:
AWM2020.22.206
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MRS. C. F.WATSON 7t CORSEWALL ClosE HAWTHORN- E.2 VICTORIA AUSTRALIA CYDMYMATSON MORLLCCAAN D June 942 MY DARLING PATRICIA Lan A Msoree of Wa Ian reer well aro Heairar. I was Nor WOUNDED.FOET LO TO MOHE AND IATHE AND ALL THE FAMILRES FA sove you nenars. Ayel Hahun
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WAL

25th DECEMBER, '44
DARLING PATRICIA
GOOD HEALTH CONTINUEING.  MY THOUGHTS

WITH YOU ON 19th ALL TODAY AND PARTICULARLY 
19th.  YOUR CARDS LAST XMAS RECEIVED.
COMPANY CONGENIAL, STUDYING, ENJOYING BOOKS.
My thoughts strongly with you all 19th & Xmas
season.  Your cards last Xmas received.
Company congenial, Good health still, Love
you all family.  My only hope is that this
war will be over soon. & we may have
a happy reunion.

 

NAVAL MESSAGE.
To:  Cyril. J. Watson.  FROM:  [[lenL?]].
I have already sent you one note, which I hope you have
received by now.
Things are going on just the same, and we are being paid 10 cents
per day and up to date have received $2.
We have been working on Jurong. Rd and I managed to
get away to the spot where you left Lowe & Mc Dermott. I only
had a couple of seconds to spare, but found two mounds
of earth on the ledge you mentioned. I scraped around &
found a boot and the remains of leg in the boot so, presumed
body was intact under the mound.
1 May 42.

(2) 

(2)
Just as I was moving away I saw a pay-book buried in the
mud. I brought it home and dried it out and identified it as
Lowe's. Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to return and
investigate further but will do so if an opportunity occurs.
I should say that Lowe & McDermott are definitely buried
there, probably by Chinese.
I have handed the paybook on to Major Quick.
I also found your Buick on the northern side of the road
about 300ft on B. Timah side of De Souza Avenue, and appears
to be in good condition just as though it had been left there
in a hurry.

 

3 of your trucks are also burned out. - 2 in entrance to an
attap hut about 100 down from RHQ on opposite side of road
and one just near RHQ on side of road.
Hope everything is O.K.  Regards to John and the other chaps
also. Sgt. Major. G.
Would you please send me my slippers if possible.
[[lenL?]].
Home in Sept.

 

Lieut. C.J. Watson
Auto Tanks
Changi
[*Australian
War Memorial
PRE61174*]

 

MRS. C.J. WATSON
7A CORSEWALL CLOSE,
HAWTHORN, E.2.
VICTORIA.
AUSTRALIA.
CYRIL JOHN WATSON VX 39057 LIEUTENANT
20 JUNE, 1942.
MY DARLING PATRICIA.
I AM A PRISONER OF WAR.
I AM VERY WELL AND HEALTHY. I WAS NOT
WOUNDED. FONDEST LOVE TO MOTHER AND FATHER
AND ALL THE FAMILIES. I AM THINKING OF 
LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
Cyril Watson

 

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LIEUT. C.J. WATSON.
JOURNAL.
WILSON
LANDOPS
144

U.S.S. WILLOUGHBY.

 

Journal - VX 39057

C.J. Watson
Lieutenant
4 A. TK REGT.
A.I.F.

 

Friday, 14 SEPT. - Reveille 0600 hrs.
Offr passengers lay down to shore at 0620
Torpedo boats refuel while we are on the
move. Man overboard from one boat.
Loaf around in sun & fresh air. Lunch
1100 hrs. Rest & put gear together.
Ice cream.

 

 

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