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NEWBURN

Watson, W.V., Pte., 1946

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newburn (St Michael) Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

7373074 Private
W.V. Watson
Royal Army Medical Corps.
6th January 1946, age 27

In loving memory
of our dear son.
At rest.

William Verdun was born on 25th September 1918, the only son of Andrew and Isabella Watson of Throckley. Prior to enlisting he worked as a brickwork’s machinist.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Private Watson

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