William Watson

S/43184

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte William WATSON, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Forgandenny Perthshire. He died on 17 November 1917 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 1st Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

PRIVATE WILLIAM WATSON, S/43184, 1ST BN., BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS) killed in action on 17/11/1917 in FRANCE AND FLANDERS

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private WILLIAM WATSON, served in the 1st Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 17 November 1917 in Belgium at the age of 21 and is buried in PASSCHENDAELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY and is commemorated on VII. D. 22. Additional information given: SON OF JOHN AND CATHERINE WATSON, OF 28, RUTHVENVALE TERRACE, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE.

War Memorial

Private William Watson, 1/6th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

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Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private William Watson, S/43184, 1st Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 17 Nov 1917 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder, Perthshire.

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private William WATSON lived at 28 Ruthvenvale, Auchterarder. He enlisted 13th February 1914 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. He was mobilised 4th August 1914. Home service. Served France. Killed. He died 17th November 1917.

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