Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Watson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 3/2202
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Black Watch
- Unit/Ship: 1st Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 22
- Date of Death: 25/09/1915
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Loos Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 78 to 83.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 76 James St, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Sarah Studders Watson, 76 James St, Dundee
- Father:
George Watson, 76 James St, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Watson
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Loos Memorial.
William Watson 3/2202 Black Watch
WATSON—Killed in action, on the 25th September, Private William Watson, 1st Black Watch, son of George Watson, 76 James Street, aged 22. – Inserted by his lady friend, Lizzie.
Dundee People’s Journal 23rd October 1915
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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