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We remember Alfred J Watson
We remember Alfred J Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
enlistment
cambridge
United Kingdom
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16th August 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
6606
Suffolk Regiment
3 Battalion
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16th August 1904 - 5th October 1904
1904
service
British Army
Corporal
8738
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
1 Battalion
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5th October 1904
1912
marriage
Margaret tarlton
Source:4647251
31st December 1912
1913
children
Isabella watson
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11th July 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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15th August 1914
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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9th April 1917
1917
children
James watson
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2nd October 1917
1920
children
Eliza Jane watson
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6th October 1920
1923
children
Alfred Edward watson
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31st January 1923
1927
children
Agnes watson
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13th January 1927
1930
children
Edward watson
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7th August 1930
service
British Army
Corporal
8738
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:4647251
service
British Army
Serjeant
63245
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:4647251
service
British Army
Corporal
3234541
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:4647251
1966
death
Not War Related
blantyre, scotland
United Kingdom
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21st February 1966
burial
blantyre
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8738 | The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 63245 | The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3234541 | The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6606 | Suffolk Regiment | 3 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8738 | The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 1 Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James watson | son | 2nd October 1917 | |
| Isabella watson | daughter | 11th July 1913 | |
| Eliza Jane watson | daughter | 6th October 1920 | |
| Alfred Edward watson | son | 31st January 1923 | |
| Agnes watson | daughter | 13th January 1927 | |
| Edward watson | son | 7th August 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza smith | mother | ||
| James watson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret tarlton | wife | 31st December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-08-16 | 5'5" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | stephen36938 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| alfred on enlisting | stephen36938 | |
| grandad | stephen36938 | |
| sgts. mess photo | stephen36938 |
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