Basic Details Surname Watson Forenames Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He played the cornet in 3 local bands before the war in which he was hit in the thigh by a sniper as he carried water. He died in hospital 9 days later despite being evacuated back to England and before his parents arrived to be with him. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and is buried in this churchyard. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Bury St Edmunds Country of burial England Town of burial King Cross, Halifax Cemetery Wesleyan Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 21 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial