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We remember William Watts
We remember William Watts
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Annie Watts
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1889
1891
sibling
Frank Watts
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1891
1893
sibling
Minnie Watts
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1893
1895
1897
sibling
Charlie Watts
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1897
1899
sibling
Emily Watts
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1899
1911
dates
Age 16
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1911
employment
Packer
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service
British Army
Private
28387
Manchester Regiment
22nd Battalion
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location
181 London Road Oldham Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
death
Killed in Action
For further historical information go to The Commonwealth War Graves Commission database.
Flanders The Somme
France
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Watts |
| Source | 4663355 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 London Road Oldham Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28387 | Manchester Regiment | 22nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Watts | mother | ||
| Charlie Watts late | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Watts | sister | 1889 | |
| Frank Watts | brother | 1891 | |
| Minnie Watts | sister | 1893 | |
| Charlie Watts | brother | 1897 | |
| Emily Watts | sister | 1899 |
Media
Media
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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Communities
Communities
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Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916
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The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)More about The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 |
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