James Watson (CEF 438246)

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James Watson
Born1897-08-15
Glasgow, Scotland
OccupationSoldier

James Watson (born (1897-08-15)15 August 1897) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Watson was born at Glasgow, Scotland on 15 August 1897.[1]

Service

Watson enlisted at Fort William in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 52nd Overseas Battalion (regimental number 438246).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as plumber; his next of kin was recorded as his mother, Mrs. Jane Watson, of 37 Amelia St., Port William, Ont..[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "WATSON, JAMES", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).