Abe Watson
Australian rules football player
About Abe Watson
Lived 1871 – 1932 (aged 61). Abe Watson was an Australian military personnel and australian rules football player.
Albert Victor 'Abe' Watson (11 June 1871 – 29 November 1932) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He joined the 51st Battalion during World War I and was captured as a prisoner of war during the Battle of Mouquet Farm.
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Who was Abe Watson?
Australian rules football player (1871-1932)
When was Abe Watson born?
Abe Watson was born on 11 June 1871 in Casterton.
When did Abe Watson die?
Abe Watson died on 29 November 1932 in Fremantle.
What was Abe Watson's occupation?
Abe Watson was a military personnel and australian rules football player.
What nationality was Abe Watson?
Abe Watson was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abe Watson. https://biography.guide/abe-watson/
MLA: "Abe Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abe-watson/.
Chicago: "Abe Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/abe-watson/.
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