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We remember John Watson
We remember John Watson
Duplicate of John Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1914
employment
lead miner
Wanlockhead, Scotland
Canada
Source:9545036
1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9545036
September 1914
service
British Army
Private
S/4890
Gordon Highlanders
Source:4652085
service
British Army
Private
16386
Gordon Highlanders
Source:4652085
1918
death
Broxburn, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7372428
Source:9545036
16th December 1918
burial
Dumfriesshire
United Kingdom
Source:7372428
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4652085 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/4890 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 16386 | Gordon Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Watson | mother | ||
| John Watson | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. Watson | Rab116328 | |
| Pte. John A. Watson | Rab116328 | |
| Pte. Watson | Rab116328 | |
| John Watson | Rab116328 |
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