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We remember John Watson
We remember John Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:6995971
25th September 1915
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
11895
Gordon Highlanders
Source:4652090
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
11895
Gordon Highlanders
Source:7332807
1915
death
Killed in Action
Loos
France
Source:7332807
Source:6995971
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7332807
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4652090 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11895 | Gordon Highlanders | Acting Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 11895 | Gordon Highlanders | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Milne Watson | mother | ||
| Forbes Watson | father |
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CWGC Commemorative Certificate for John WatsonLance Corporal John Watson, 11895, 6th Bn, Gordon Highlanders, who died on 25th September 1915. Remembered with Honour Loos Memorial
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Grave stone in Bellie Churchyard, FochabersInscription reads: Erected by JANE WATSON, in loving memory of her husband FORBES WATSON, Corse Cottage, Fochabers, who died 5th Dec. 1930 aged 66 years. Also his son L/Corporal JOHN WATSON fell in action at “Battle of Loos” 25th Sept. 1915 aged 24 years. And of said JANE WATSON who also died at Corse Cottage, 12th Sept 1934 aged 66 years. And RUBY, youngest daughter of GEORGE & MARY WILLIAMSON, who died at Charlotte Lane, Fochabers, 17th Nov. 1918 aged 2.1/2 years. Also in loving memory of GEORGE P. WILLIAMSON, beloved husband of MARY WATSON, who died at Corse Cottage, Fochabers, 4th November 1934 aged 50 years. The said MARY WATSON died 23rd Dec. 1937 aged 48 years. Thy will be done.
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Birth record for John Watson (1891)Born Huntly, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: Forbes Watson, Mother: Jane Milne Watson. DOB: 08/09/1891.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| CWGC Commemorative Certificate for John Watson | Maritime35342 | |
| Grave stone in Bellie Churchyard, Fochabers | Maritime35342 | |
| Birth record for John Watson (1891) | Maritime35342 | |
| Medal Card for John Watson | Maritime35342 |
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