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John Thomas Watson

Service number 1655 (7520

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West End, Wolsingham
Enlisted
1 May 1912, Wolsingham (aged 17)
Regiment
Durham Light Infantry
Battalion / unit
1/6th Battalion
Conflict
First World War
War record
Yes
Next of kin
Son of Tom Watson of West End, Wolsingham

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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