Russ Watson

Russell Henry Watson (26 December 1892 – 15 November 1941) was an Australian amateur middle distance champion, an Australian rules footballer, who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (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.