Soldier Factfile

Name:  Private William Watson 42216

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Date of Birth:  30.9.1896

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Address:   Edward Street, Anstey

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Parents Names:

John (Quarryman)

Sarah

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Occupation before the war:  Shoe Hand

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Siblings Names:

George b.1879  |  Rachael b1881  |  John b.1882  |  Frances b.1886  |  David b.1888

Sarah b.1890  |  Herbert Eli b.1893  |  Thomas b.1899

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Date Died:   31.10.1918

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Age:  22

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Place of Death:   Arras

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Place of Burial/Memorial:  

Vi C 10, Harlebeke New British Cemetery

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Cause of death:   Killed in action

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Regiment:

1/5 Battalion

King’s Own Scottish Borderers

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Medals:

British War Medal

Victory Medal

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Any other information (e.g. Service Record/ appearance etc)

• Married Alice Elizabeth Wain on 30^thJanuary 1915 and had a son, Alfred born 1915.
• Conscripted in to the army at Leicester in 1916.
• Firstly in Highland Light Infantry and then transferred to King’s Own Scottish Borders.