Russell Henry Watson (26 December 1892 – 15 November 1941) was an Australian amateur middle distance champion, an
Australian rules football
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er, who played with
St Kilda in the
Victorian Football League
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(VFL),
and a District Cricketer with the
St Kilda Cricket Club (where he also served as its Vice-President).
Family
The son of Thomas Watson (1866-1925), and Flora Henrietta Watson (1874-1950), née Dowell, Russell Henry Watson was born at
Moonee Ponds on 26 December 1892. He was the elder brother of Olympic and Empire Games athlete
Alfred Joseph Watson (1907-1992). He married Freda Mildred Akhurst (1897-1979) on 20 August 1918. He died in
East Melbourne on 15 November 1941.
Athlete
"One of the greatest all-round athletes Australia has ever produced", Watson held titles in the mile, half-mile, and 440 hurdles.
Military service
He served in the Firat AIF in the 6th Australian Field Ambulance.
World War One Service Record: Private Russell Henry Watson (3239).
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1892 births
1941 deaths
Australian rules footballers from Melbourne
St Kilda Football Club players
People educated at Melbourne Grammar School
People from Moonee Ponds, Victoria
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