In Memory Of
WATSON, WILLIAM ROBERT
Service Details
Age:
40
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Unit:
7th Regt.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Former Regiment:
formerly 4427
Date of Death:
1917-06-28
Cause of Death:
Died whilst under operation, on knee
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Wes. 95.
Cemetery:
BENONI CEMETERY
Localitly:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Additional Information
Decorations:
D C M, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
LG Sup 26 May 1917 pg. 5189 - "For devotion to duty. This Warrant Officer, by his untiring energy and devotion to duty, has set an excellent example to the Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the regiment"; MID LG Sup 8 February 1917 pg. 1355
Husband of J. S. Watson, of 204, Howard Avenue, Benoni, Transvaal. Born Hull. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
