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We remember Frederick Watson
We remember Frederick Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
John Watson
Source:5499647
1888
1895
1895
location
64 Belvedere St, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5493255
26th September 1895
1898
sibling
Joseph Watson
Source:5499647
1898
1901
sibling
James Watson
Source:5499647
1901
1907
sibling
Sarah Watson
Source:5499647
1907
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:5499647
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Worker for chocolate manufacturer
Unknown
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:5499647
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:5497749
31st July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pte
5/2253
Northumberland Fusiliers
5th Battalion.
Source:5497749
31st July 1915
service
British Army
Source:5493255
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5493255
location
Belvedere St
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5493255
1915
death
Died of wounds
Wounds received in action. Soldier's Will shows he died at No 8 Casualty Clearing Station, Bailleul, France.
Bailleul
France
Source:5497749
31st July 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4649083 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Belvedere St, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th September 1895 | |
| Belvedere St | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 5/2253 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 5th Battalion. | Pte |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Harriet Watson | mother | ||
| Michael Henry Watson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Watson | brother | 1888 | |
| Joseph Watson | brother | 1898 | |
| James Watson | brother | 1901 | |
| Sarah Watson | sister | 1907 |
Media
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No 8 Casualty Clearing Station, Bailleul, France.Showing wounded soldiers being cared for outdoors. Frederick died of wounds here in 1915, though it is not known if he is actually in this photograph.
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Frederick's HeadstoneInscription on headstone at Bailleul cemetery, British Military section
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Extract from Watson Family BibleA family recording of Frederick's death in WW 1.Contributed by:
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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 | Bill6145 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission records extract | Bill6145 | |
| Frederick's Profile on Ancestry UK | Bill6145 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| No 8 Casualty Clearing Station, Bailleul, France. | Bill6145 | |
| Frederick's Headstone | Bill6145 | |
| Extract from Watson Family Bible | Bill6145 |
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