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We remember Ernest Watson
We remember Ernest Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
employment
Farrier
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:6981699
21st January 1915
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:6981699
26th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
84465
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6981699
26th January 1915
1915
location
255 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6981699
26th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
84464
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6983258
5th May 1915 - 23rd March 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6983253
18th October 1915 - 1st December 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6983253
2nd December 1915 - 10th March 1919
1919
marriage
Rose Osmon
Source:6983258
12th April 1919
1919
location
47 Devonshire Road, Upper Holloway, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6983794
12th April 1919
1930
location
50 Offord Road, Thornhill, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6983804
October 1930
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
84464
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4648495
service
British Army
Driver
84464
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4648495
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4648495 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th January 1915 | |
| 47 Devonshire Road, Upper Holloway, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th April 1919 | |
| 50 Offord Road, Thornhill, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known October 1930 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 84464 | Royal Field Artillery | Shoeing Smith | ||
| British Army | 84464 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 84465 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 84464 | Royal Field Artillery | Shoeing Smith |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Osmon | wife | 12th April 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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British Regular Army Attestation [1]This document provides particulars of Ernie's enlistment.
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![British Regular Army Attestation [2]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/104/644/mid_9104644.jpg)
British Regular Army Attestation [2]This document records Ernie's postings during WWIContributed by:
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![British Regular Army Attestation [3]](https://media.iwm.org.uk/pdm/ciim-media/9/104/782/mid_9104782.jpg)
British Regular Army Attestation [3]This document outlines Ernie's physical particulars, some postings and marriage to Rose OsmonContributed by:
Mark43251 -
Marriage Register at St Paul's, Upper HollowayThis document shows Ernie's marriage to Rose OsmonContributed by:
Mark43251 -
1901 England CensusThis document shows Ernie wliving with his family in IslingtonContributed by:
Mark43251 -
1930 Electoral RegisterThis document shows Ernie and Rose living in Thornhill, IslingtonContributed by:
Mark43251
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Regular Army Attestation [1] | Mark43251 | |
| British Regular Army Attestation [2] | Mark43251 | |
| British Regular Army Attestation [3] | Mark43251 | |
| Marriage Register at St Paul's, Upper Holloway | Mark43251 | |
| 1901 England Census | Mark43251 | |
| 1930 Electoral Register | Mark43251 |
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