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: 09.11.1917
- Place of enlistment: Schrieber, Ontario.
- Service no: 2383451
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 16th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 27
- Date of Death: 28.09.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Bucquoy Road Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: IV.A.40.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03.03.1891
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: Schreiber, Ontario
- Occupation: Butcher
- Mother:
Helen Watson, Schreiber, Ontario
- Father:
David Watson, Schreiber, Ontario
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Watson
Prior to moving to Ontario, Canada, his parents resided at 167 Alexander St, Dundee
For more information on William visit William’s Memorial and William’s Service Record
There are several references to William in the local Dundee Newspapers available in Dundee Central Library.
Advertiser 12/11/1918 page 2, and Courier 12/11/1918 page 3.
Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson
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