Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Watson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 23977
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 1/6th Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 7 Park Tce, Blackness Rd, Dundee
- Occupation: Apprentice Compositor, J. McCorquodale Printers, Rattray St, Dundee
- Mother:
Mrs Watson, 7 Park Tce, Dundee
- Father:
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- Children:
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death:
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More about William Watson
William Watson Seaforth Highlanders
RESCUING THE WOUNDED.
DUNDEE LAD WINS THE MILITARY MEDAL.
The Military Medal has been awarded to Private W. Watson, Seaforth Highlanders, son of Mrs Watson, 7 Park Terrace, Blackness Road, Dundee, for exceptional bravery in the field by carrying in wounded under heavy fire.
Pte. Watson, who is 19 years of age, enlisted fully eighteen months ago, and proceeded to France six months ago.
Prior to the outbreak of hostilities, he was employed as an apprentice compositor with Mr J. M’Corquodale, printer, Rattray Street.
Dundee Courier 29th August 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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