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We remember Edgar Watson
We remember Edgar Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1891
location
Nephew living at Stanley Street, Bedford
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9400492
1891
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9400466
1911
1911
location
Woolwich, London, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9400466
1911
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
S/4897
Army Ordnance Corps
Source:4648360
1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4648360
14th August 1914
service
British Army
Warrent Officer Class One (Conductor)
S/4897
Army Ordnance Corps
Source:4648360
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4648360 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nephew living at Stanley Street, Bedford | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 | |
| Woolwich, London, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/4897 | Army Ordnance Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Army Ordnance Corps | Corporal | |||
| British Army | S/4897 | Army Ordnance Corps | Warrent Officer Class One (Conductor) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. E Watson appears as "Sergeant, Army Ordnance Corps".
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Army Ordnance Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this was worn by those serving with the AOC.
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Edgar Watson.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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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 | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Registration book 1891 - 1900 | Alexander119331 | |
| Link to Edgar Watson in the 1891 England Census, Bedford | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Army Ordnance Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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