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We remember William George Watson
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Timeline
Timeline
1880
1880
location
35 Masbro Road North, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6187531
15th October 1880
1883
sibling
Caroline Watson
Source:6187506
1883
1885
sibling
Arthur Watson
Source:6187506
1885
1891
sibling
Lily Watson
Source:6187506
January 1891
1891
location
15 Spring Vale Terrace, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6187506
April 1891
1901
employment
Soldier
Border Regiment of the British Army
Carlisle
United Kingdom
Source:6187504
8th March 1901
1901
employment
Soldier
Border Regiment of the British Army
Carlise
United Kingdom
Source:6187626
8th March 1901 - 12th February 1902
1902
employment
Soldier
Border Regiment of the British Army
Waziristan
India
Source:6187626
13th February 1902 - 7th December 1903
1903
employment
Soldier
Border Regiment of the British Army
Netley
United Kingdom
Source:6187626
8th December 1903 - 5th January 1904
1907
employment
Carman
Lewisham
United Kingdom
Source:6187557
23rd February 1907
1907
marriage
Frances Lay Jones
Source:6187557
23rd February 1907
1907
location
5 Vian Street, Lewisham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6187557
23rd February 1907
1907
children
Frances Miriam Rose Watson
Source:6187622
26th April 1907
1910
children
Beatrice Watson
Source:6187622
1910
1915
enlistment
Hammersmith
United Kingdom
Source:4656759
December 1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
3751
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4656759
service
British Army
Serjeant
44789
North Staffordshire Regiment
Source:4656759
1930
death
Not War Related
Accidental death. Slipped and fell on some wet steps and died of a fractured skull and subsequent internal bleeding.
Fulham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:6187551
8th October 1930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 6187531 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Spring Vale Terrace, Hammersmith | United Kingdom | parents address | April 1891 | |
| 35 Masbro Road North, Hammersmith | United Kingdom | parents address | 15th October 1880 | |
| 5 Vian Street, Lewisham | United Kingdom | their own address | 23rd February 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3751 | Machine Gun Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 44789 | North Staffordshire Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Miriam Rose Watson | daughter | 26th April 1907 | |
| Beatrice Watson | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Webb | mother | ||
| William George Watson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Watson | sister | 1883 | |
| Arthur Watson | brother | 1885 | |
| Lily Watson | sister | January 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Lay Jones | wife | 23rd February 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-01-05 | 5'5" |
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Serjeant William George WatsonWilliam Watson and his wife Frances Lay Watson nee Jones. Taken by their daughter Beatrice about 1928.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derrick21555 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derrick21555 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derrick21555 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Derrick21555 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Derrick21555 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Derrick21555 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derrick21555 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Derrick21555 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Serjeant William George Watson | Derrick21555 |
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