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We remember John Scotland Watson
We remember John Scotland Watson
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Scotland |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 8502549 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 291123 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Private | ||
| British Army | 291123 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 4th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders | 14th Battalion | |||
| British Army | 645055 | Labour Corps | 296th Reserve Labour Company | Private | |
| British Army | 3700 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 2/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 3700 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 1/7th (Fife) Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Watson | son | 26th January 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hastie | wife |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-16 | 5'5" |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of the 1/7th Royal Highlanders | Fife3190 |
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