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We remember Philip Henry Watts
We remember Philip Henry Watts
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1888
sibling
Bethel C Watts
Source:7003023
1888
1889
sibling
Sidney Watts
Source:7003023
1889
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:7003032
5th April 1891
1891
location
Brook End, Burnham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7003032
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Bessie A Watts
Source:7003023
1893
1894
sibling
Lydia H Watts
Source:7003023
1894
1898
sibling
Cyril Watts
Source:7003023
1898
1899
sibling
Oliver Watts
Source:7003023
1899
1900
sibling
Robert Watts
Source:7003023
1900
1901
employment
Garden Boy
Burnham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:7003023
3rd March 1901
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:7003023
31st March 1901
1901
location
Chapel Street Sunny Side, Burnham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7003023
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Edith May Bunch Watts
Source:7003078
26th December 1910
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:7002709
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Butcher Assistant
Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7002709
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Mill Lane, Yateley
United Kingdom
Source:7002709
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Ethel May Watts
Source:7003078
26th July 1911
1913
children
Phyllis Annie Watts
Source:7003078
31st January 1913
1914
children
Walter James Watts
Source:7003078
17th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
S4/056255
Royal Army Service Corps
23rd, 14th Field Battery
Source:7003078
1st January 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:7003078
6th January 1915
1915
employment
Butcher
United Kingdom
Source:7003078
6th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:7003078
6th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7003078
24th August 1915 - 24th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7003078
26th March 1919
1952
dates
Age 67
Source:7026459
1952
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
S4/056255
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:7003078
1952
death
Eton, Bucks reg district
United Kingdom
Source:7026459
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip Henry |
| Initials | PH |
| Last Name | Watts |
| Source | 7003078 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook End, Burnham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Chapel Street Sunny Side, Burnham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Mill Lane, Yateley | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S4/056255 | Royal Army Service Corps | 23rd, 14th Field Battery | Private | |
| British Army | S4/056255 | Royal Army Service Corps | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May Watts | daughter | 26th July 1911 | |
| Phyllis Annie Watts | daughter | 31st January 1913 | |
| Walter James Watts | son | 17th August 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Watts | mother | ||
| Henry James Watts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel C Watts | brother | 1888 | |
| Sidney Watts | brother | 1889 | |
| Bessie A Watts | sister | 1893 | |
| Lydia H Watts | sister | 1894 | |
| Cyril Watts | brother | 1898 | |
| Oliver Watts | brother | 1899 | |
| Robert Watts | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith May Bunch Watts | wife | 26th December 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01 | 5'7" |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
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