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We remember Robert Simpson Watson
We remember Robert Simpson Watson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
1915
1915
1915
1916
1916
1918
1918
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Simpson |
| Initials | RS |
| Last Name | Watson |
| Source | 8818289 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oakfield Road, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| 39 Carrington Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 4th December 1915 | |
| 7 Burton Crescent, Headingly, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th January 1918 | |
| Applethwaite, Keswick | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1916 |
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21573 | Highland Light Infantry | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10th Battalion Cadet | ||||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 4th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Watson | mother | ||
| Richard W Watson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark S Watson | brother | ||
| Isabel H Watson | sister |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-04 | 5'9" |
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Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Officers Service Papers | Yvonne27542 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 census | Alun44477 |
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