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We remember Donald James Watson
We remember Donald James Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8983751
1911
1911
employment
Woollen Cloth Manufacturer
Source:8983751
1911
1911
location
Milton House, Queen Street, Morley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8983751
1911
1913
marriage
Clarice Senior Sheard
Source:8984242
1913
service
British Army
Private
358110
Liverpool Regiment
Source:4648289
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action by shell fire
Belgium
Source:8983747
2nd January 1918
burial
Belgium
Panel 31 to 34 and 162 and 162A and 163A.
Source:8984242
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald James |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 8983751 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton House, Queen Street, Morley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 358110 | Liverpool Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Ann Watson | mother | ||
| Thomas Crowther Watson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarice Senior Sheard | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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Article telling of Donald Watson in hospitalThe article tells how he had been wounded in combat.
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Roll of Honour for Donald James WatsonThis article describes the Military and Civilian life of Donald Watson.Contributed by:
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Image of Donald James WatsonHe is shown in his Army uniform. Biographical data is also given: His rank, regiment, date of death and affiliation with Batley RFC
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Communities
Communities
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Morley Community Archives Great War MemoriesMore about Morley Community Archives Great War Memories
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Clive98819 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive98819 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Clive98819 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clive98819 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Grave data on Donald James Watson | Clive98819 | |
| The names on the Morley War Memorial | Clive98819 | |
| The names on the Batley War Memorial | Clive98819 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Article telling of Donald Watson in hospital | Clive98819 | |
| Roll of Honour for Donald James Watson | Clive98819 | |
| Image of Donald James Watson | Clive98819 |
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