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We remember Henry 'harry' Benzie Wattie
We remember Henry 'harry' Benzie Wattie
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9547603
January 1916 - July 1916
service
British Army
Private
19112
Royal Scots
Source:4659268
1916
death
Killed in Action
On the first day of the battle of the Somme. A comrade saw him fall but his body has never been found.
The Somme
France
Source:7376355
Source:9547603
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7376355
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19112 | Royal Scots | Private |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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BookMcCrae's Battalion. Henry 'Harry' Wattie is mentioned in the book - see StoryContributed by:
Cynthia60869
Communities
Communities
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Royal British Legion Somme 100: Sport RemembersMore about Royal British Legion Somme 100: Sport Remembers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The "Hearts" & the Great War : with which is incorporated "The 'Hearts' and the Army" | Jackie2724 | |
| McCrae's Battalion Trust | Katherine27600 | |
| The Independant: Hearts, the team that went to war for Britain | Katherine27600 | |
| Football and the first world war | Katherine27600 | |
| National Library of Scotland: Hearts and the Great War | Katherine27600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Wattie | Jackie2724 | |
| Book | Cynthia60869 |
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