William Thornton Watson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Thornton Watson
Australian rugby union player
Date of Birth: 10-Nov-1887
Place of Birth: Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand
Date of Death: 09-Sep-1961
Profession: rugby union player
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About William Thornton Watson
- William Thornton Watson, DSO, MC, DCM (10 November 1887 – 9 September 1961) was a New Zealander who served as an officer in the Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars.
- Prior to and after the First World War he had a distinguished rugby union career, representing Australia in eight Test matches and captaining the national side on three occasions.
- During the New Guinea Campaign in the Second World War he was the Commanding Officer of the Papuan Infantry Battalion.
- Following the war, he served as Australia's Vice – Consul to New York.
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