Basic Details
Surname
Watson
Forenames
John
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Served
Service number
12312
Notes
Died of wounds
He proceeded to France on 27 July 1915, at the same time as Mervyn Morgan and Thomas Watson (presumably his brother). Son of John and Gwen Watson; buried at Etaples Military Cemetary. Aged 20 according to the war graves register.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
9th Devons
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
private
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Devonshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1915
Month of death
September
Day of death
30
Age at death
20
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds