Basic Details Surname Watson Forenames C B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes Ged Martin (see References) offers this brief biography: ‘Charles Watson was dangerously ill when war broke out, but secured a commission in 1915, and won the Military Cross.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) M G C Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial