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We remember Reginald James Newall Watson
We remember Reginald James Newall Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1899
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:9396612
31st December 1899
1912
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:9396612
31st December 1912
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9396612
15th August 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:9396612
30th June 1918
1918
awards
Chevalier Legion d'Honneur
Other War Service Award
Source:9396612
September 1918
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7641157
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:9396612
1930
death
At Sea
South Africa
Source:9396612
5th April 1930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald James Newall |
| Initials | RJN |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 7641157 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier Legion d'Honneur | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of RJN Watson on Dreadnought Project | Julian102869 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Monarch | Julian102869 | |
| Captain RJN Watson | Julian102869 |
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