Alexander Martin Watson

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Dundee
  • Service no: 91663
  • Rank: Gunner
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
  • Unit/Ship: 38th Army Brigade, Mechanical Transport
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death: 21
  • Date of Death: 23.04.1918
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Arneke British Cemetery
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: I.C.27.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 14 New Inn Entry, Dundee
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:

    E. Watson, 14 New Inn Entry, Dundee

  • Father:

    Peter B. Watson

  • Siblings:

    3 brothers (names unknown)

  • Spouse:
  • Children:

More about Alexander Martin Watson

Alex was the son of Mr & Mrs Peter B. Watson of 14 New Inn Entry, Dundee.

Alex M. Watson   91663   Royal Garrison Artillery

WATSON—Died of wounds, at a Casualty Clearing Station, France, on 23rd April, Gunner Alex M. Watson, R.G.A., fourth son of Mr and Mrs Watson, 14 New Inn Entry, Dundee.

Dundee People’s Journal 4th May 1918

Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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