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We remember William James Watson
We remember William James Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1878
birth
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1878
1914
marriage
Beatrice Ether Hein
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9th December 1914
1915
children
William Lewis Watson
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18th October 1915
1917
employment
Cheesemonger
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1917
1917
enlistment
Central London Recruitment Depot Whitehall London
United Kingdom
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1917
service
British Army
Private
80603
Labour Corps
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service
British Army
Private
50427
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 4656897 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 80603 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 50427 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Lewis Watson | son | 18th October 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Jane Higgins | mother | ||
| Edward Watson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Ether Hein | wife | 9th December 1914 |
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British & Victory MedalsHe served with the Royal West Surrey Regiment, Bedfordshire Regiment & Labour Corps
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Fiona2104 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona2104 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fiona2104 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British & Victory Medals | Moira12932 |
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