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We remember John William Watson
We remember John William Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1913
marriage
Mary Beatrice Hoyle
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1913 - 18th September 1918
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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17th June 1915
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Gunner
797274
Royal Field Artillery
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service
British Army
Gunner
92447
Royal Field Artillery
246th Bde.
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location
9, Higher Scout, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
their own address
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1918
death
Died of wounds
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18th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VI. H. 16.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4653273 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Higher Scout, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 797274 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 92447 | Royal Field Artillery | 246th Bde. | Gunner |
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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beatrice Hoyle | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Watson is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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RA cap badgeServing in "D" Bty. 246th Bde. at time of death (CWGC Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Watson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Salem United Methodist Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Salem United Methodist Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| RA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Headstone | Jeremy102799 |
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