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We remember Alexander Watson
We remember Alexander Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1916
employment
Motorman
Source:9327752
31st August 1916
1916
enlistment
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
Source:5826398
31st August 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
634171
154th Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Source:5826398
31st October 1916 - 25th January 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
634171
156th Battalion
Source:5826398
25th January 1917 - 24th May 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
634171
154th Battalion
Source:5826398
24th May 1917 - 26th August 1918
1917
hospitalisation
GSW right arm, head and ear
Hospital/Institution
Source:5826398
30th October 1917 - 25th January 1918
1919
location
Largesillagh, Killybegs, County Donegal
Ireland
parents address
Source:9327752
1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
634171
Source:5826398
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
634171
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Source:7201022
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5826398
1918
death
Killed in Action
Arras area
France
Source:7201022
Source:5826398
26th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7201022
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 5826398 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largesillagh, Killybegs, County Donegal | Ireland | parents address | known 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 634171 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 634171 | 154th Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 634171 | 156th Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 634171 | 154th Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 634171 | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Watson | father | ||
| Mary Ann Watson | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Dark | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-31 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Killybegs HomeThis image of the Watson home in Ireland is a recent photo (2014) The house is now a renowned Restaurant " Kitty Kelly's"
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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Birkenhead Institute Whetstone Lane Roll of Honour 1914-1919More about Birkenhead Institute Whetstone Lane Roll of Honour 1914-1919
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attack in the Arras area | David37304 | |
| Canadian Service File | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Killybegs Home | les46001 |
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