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We remember Oswald Alfred Watson
We remember Oswald Alfred Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9200809
31st March 1901
1901
location
Malt Kiln Cottage, Bronington, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9200809
31st March 1901
1916
enlistment
Newtown, Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
Source:9200772
6th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
1689
Welsh Horse
2/1st Battalion
Source:9200772
6th March 1916
1916
location
Common Farm, Norbury, Tarporley Road, Nr Whitchurch, Salop
United Kingdom
Source:9056867
1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/17549
Reserve Cavalry Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9200772
26th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/24855
Royal West Kent Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9200772
1st December 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9200772
1st December 1916 - 13th December 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound in chest.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9200772
3rd May 1917
1918
internment
pow
Source:9200772
21st March 1918
1918
internment
pow
Germany
Source:9200772
29th September 1918 - 14th December 1918
1919
service
British Army
Private
24855
Royal West Kent Regiment
5th Prov. Company
Source:9200772
20th June 1919 - 19th September 1919
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:9200772
19th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9200772
19th September 1919
1919
location
Common Farm, Norbury, nr Whitchurch, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:9200772
19th September 1919
marriage
Sarah Elizabeth Fowles
Source:9056873
1965
death
Not War Related
Norbury Common
United Kingdom
Source:9056873
25th November 1965
sibling
Richard W Watson
Source:9200809
location
Malt Kiln Farm, Bronington, Whitchurch, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9200772
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oswald Alfred |
| Initials | OA |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 9056867 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Farm, Norbury, Tarporley Road, Nr Whitchurch, Salop | United Kingdom | known 1916 | ||
| Common Farm, Norbury, nr Whitchurch, Shropshire | United Kingdom | known 19th September 1919 | ||
| Malt Kiln Cottage, Bronington, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Malt Kiln Farm, Bronington, Whitchurch, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1689 | Welsh Horse | 2/1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/17549 | Reserve Cavalry Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/24855 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 24855 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 5th Prov. Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Watson | father | ||
| Elizabeth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard W Watson | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth Fowles | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – Victory & British War Medals | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oswald's Obituary | Jane68008 | |
| Oswald's Casualty Form | Jane68008 |
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