Basic Details Surname Watson Forenames Edgar Phillip Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Killed on flying operations, most likely flying from North Africa as he is commemorated on the Alamein memorial in Egypt: son of Mr and Mrs Edgar James Watson of Islip, he was an accomplished footballer with Islip FC. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) No 104 Squadron (RAF) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death June Day of death 28