John Thomas Watson (No: 1655 (7520) (203902))

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Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Hamlet: West End

Village: Wolsingham

Parish: Wolsingham

Enlisted: Wednesday, May 01, 1912, Wolsingham (aged 17)

Regiment: Durham Light Infantry

Battalion: 1/6th Battalion

Conflict: First World War

War Record: Yes

Discharge Status:

Next of Kin: Son of Tom Watson of West End, Wolsingham

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Notes

Occupation on enlistment - Moulder with Rogersons Ltd, Wolsingham - Terrtorial Force - posted 8/10/1915 to 1/9/1916 (B.E.F. France) - Wounded in both arms due to Shrapnel Wound 27/4/1915 - Transferred to Reserve Battalion to work with Rogersons Ltd, Wolsingham - Discharged 14/9/1917 due to Termination of Engagement

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