Basic Details Surname Watson Forenames John Verdun Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Guardsman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Guardsman Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 19 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds