Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
John Watt
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 43379
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers
- Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 41
- Date of Death: 10.04.1918
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Ploegsteert Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 4
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Lochee, Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Camperdown Jute Works, Lochee
- Mother:
- Father:
George Watt, 13 Flights Lane, Lochee, Dundee
- Siblings:
Alfred & 1 other brother (name unknown)
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about John Watt
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour. He was the brother of Alfred Watt S/23007, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, who was killed in action 28.03.1918.
John Watt 43379 Royal Scots Fusiliers
Private John Watt, Royal Scots Fusiliers, youngest son of Mr George Watt, 13 Flight’s Lane, Lochee, has been posted missing since 10th April. Enlisting two years ago, he had been almost 18 months in France, and prior to enlistment was in the employment of Camperdown Jute Works. A brother, Private Alfred Watt also serving with the colours has been posted as missing.
Dundee Courier 11th May 1918
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell. pension record image courtesy of WFA.
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