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We remember Aubrey Wentworth Harrison Watson
We remember Aubrey Wentworth Harrison Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
South Terrace, Littlehampton
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8534857
1901
1905
education
Winchester College
United Kingdom
Source:8534871
1905 - 1909
1911
education
Clare College, Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:8534871
1911 - 1914
1911
location
Copt Hill Burgh Heath, Banstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8534855
1911
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8534871
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8534871
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:4647459
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:4647459
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:4647459
service
British Army
Temporary Major
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:4647459
1928
death
War Related Sickness
He was severely gassed during the war, and although he joined the Home Civil Service he was forced to retire in 1920. He contracted tuberculosis as a result of his gassing and died in February 1928.
Source:8534867
Source:8534871
3rd February 1928
burial
Catsfield, East Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8534867
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Aubrey Wentworth Harrison |
| Initials | AWH |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4647459 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copt Hill Burgh Heath, Banstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| South Terrace, Littlehampton | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Temporary Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Harrison Blake | mother | ||
| Harrison Watson | father |
Media
Media
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A.W.H.Watson in Winchester Collegehttp://www.winchestercollegeatwar.com/archive/aubrey-wentworth-harrison-watson/
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Tamar22626 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Tamar22626 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tamar22626 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Tamar22626 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Tamar22626 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Grave | Tamar22626 | |
| Winchester College | Tamar22626 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A.W.H.Watson in Winchester College | Tamar22626 |
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