Vale Charles Watson OAM - Updated
Published Fri 22 Jun 2018
Charles Watson OAM, former NSWRA Drummoyne Delegate and Safety Officer 1992-1996 has passed away. Charles was a long-time member of Drummoyne Rowing Club, joining the club in 1951. With his brother, they both rowed at the club for many years where he became Vice Captain, before joining the Australian Army. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Watson served in Vietnam during the conflict, as well as other overseas posts. He was in command of many Australian bases during his Army career. After retiring from the Army, Charles re-joined Drummoyne Rowing with his two sons Andrew and Cameron who rowed successfully for many years while Charles became Club Captain, coaching several crews.
Charles was an inspirational leader and was instrumental in guiding Drummoyne to win The Premiership in 1991 and The Women’s Shield in 1992 in addition to being a high ranking official of the Scouting Movement. Charles and his wife Margaret, moved to their property at Dungog in 2005 where he continued his community work and became President of Dungog RSL. for, along with his services to rowing was awarded the OAM on 2006
Charles passed away peacefully on Friday 15th June. A great loss to all that knew him and a great loss to the rowing community.
