Duncan Watters

266543

Scottish National War Memorial

Sgt Duncan WATTERS, 266543, DCM, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 27 August 1918 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: 6th Bn.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Serjeant DUNCAN WATTERS, D C M, 266543, served in the 6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 27 August 1918 in France at the age of 33 and is buried in VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL and is commemorated on Panel 7. Additional information given: SON OF MRS. I. WATTERS, OF 19, RUTHEN VALE TERRACE, AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE.

War Memorial

Sergeant Duncan Watters, DCM {Distinguished Conduct Medal], 1/6th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Sjt Microsoft Access, regimental number 266543, of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), lived in Auchterarder. He was awarded then Distinguished Conduct Medal on 30 Oct 1918. Full citation: 266543. Sjt. D Watters R Highrs (Auchterarder) (LG 30 Oct 1918). For conspicuous gallantry when his party was held up by enemy machine gun fire. Crawling out to a flank he shot several of the team and then captured the gun single-handed. This was a magnificent act of courage and prompt initiative; and all through operations he set a splendid example of coolness and determination to his men.

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

Sergeant Duncan Watters, 266543, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 27 Aug 1918 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Perth. Additional information: D.C.M

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Sergeant Duncan WATTERS lived at 18 Ruthvenvale Terrace, Auchterarder. He enlisted Dec-15 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service 1 year. Served France from 1916 to 1918. Killed. He died 27th August 1918. DCM For capturing enemy machine gun single-handed 21st July 1918

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