In Memory Of
WATSON, JAMES
Service Details
Age:
45
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
2208
Rank:
Private
Unit:
3rd Regt.
Unit 2:
"A" Coy.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1916-07-18
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, at Delville Wood
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Pier and Face 4 C.
Cemetery:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Somme
Country:
France
Additional Information
Son of James and Mary Ann Davidson Watson. Born at Brechin, Scotland. Enlisted in Lovat's Scouts, 1901. Served in the South African Campaign. Re-enlisted, Aug., 1914, also served in German South West Africa.