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We remember Bruce Baynton Watchorn
We remember Bruce Baynton Watchorn
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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6th December 1916
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:9575872
26th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
B/58 Brigade
Source:9575872
6th August 1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9575872
4th October 1917
children
Rosemary Baynton Watchorn
Source:9575872
marriage
Gwendoline Sarah Isabel Fulton Rofe
Source:9575872
service
British Army
175241
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:4637815
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
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1957
death
Sydney
Australia
Source:9575872
8th August 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bruce Baynton |
| Initials | BB |
| Last Name | Watchorn |
| Source | 4637815 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 175241 | Royal Horse Artillery | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | B/58 Brigade | 2nd Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Baynton Watchorn | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Maude Watchorn | mother | ||
| Edwin Thomas Watchorn | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendoline Sarah Isabel Fulton Rofe | wife |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2/Lt Bruce Baynton Watchorn RFA | D136133 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Baynton Watchorn | D136133 |
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