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We remember Harold Watson
We remember Harold Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
SS5035
HMS Cullist
Source:6590130
21st November 1917 - 11th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
SS/5035
HMS Iris II (Victory X)
Source:6590130
1st March 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
location
RN Hospital
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6590130
23rd April 1918 - 3rd May 1918
1918
death
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action
Source:8641926
Source:8641927
3rd May 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
L. V. 11
Source:8641926
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 6590130 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hospital | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 23rd April 1918 - 3rd May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS/5035 | HMS Iris II (Victory X) | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS5035 | HMS Cullist | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| J H Watson | father |
Media
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
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Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris"IWM Catalogue number: FEQ 91 Department: Exhibits http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30028294Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
HMS Iris IIHMS IRIS II on her return to Liverpool following the Zeebrugge Raid.
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
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Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris" | Keith1947 | |
| HMS Iris II | Keith1947 |
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