Basic Details
Surname
Watson
Forenames
J
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Recovered 27/06/2022 from www.greatwarforum.org/topic/80192-war-memorials-glos-staffs-cheshire-derby-other-counties/page/19/
WATSON, John William, Private 19051, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 4th October 1916. He was native of East Ayton Yorkshire and the son of Harriet Ann nee Spenciley. He is a rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme
Recovered 26/06/2022 from www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/272850/j-w-watson/
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
East Yorkshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
October
Day of death
4
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial