Watson, Edwin Charles | Universities at War

Personal details

Name on Memorial:

Watson, E. C.

Forename(s):

Edwin Charles

Surname:

Watson

Date of Death:

Tuesday, July 31, 1917

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Service Number:

11526

Rank:

Corporal

Service:

Army

Unit:

Royal Fusiliers, 1st Battalion

Prisoner of War:

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Biography

Edwin was born in Woolwich, London. He died on 31st July 1917.

Addresses before and during the war

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

Edwin is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Memorials

Additional images

Research information

Sources:

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service, Armstrong College Calendars)

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton