Basic Details
Surname
Watson
Forenames
W V C
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
William Vernon Crowther
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1915) Born 16 November 1896, Swincliffe Villa, Birkenshaw, Yorkshire; son of Joseph Watson, Colliery Director, and Polly Crowther. Tutor(s): R P Gregory. Educ: The Girls' Grammar School, Bradford; Grammar School, Bradford. Career: West Yorkshire Regiment, 1915; Second Lieutenant 1916; Active Service, France 1917. Awards: Exhibition, SJC 1915. Died October 1917 (killed in action near Ypres).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
October
Age at death
20
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial