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EARSDON

Watson, J.W., Pte., 1917

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 29930 Private John William Watson, serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers who died 15/12/1917.

In Earsdon (St. Alban) Churchyard is a family headstone which reads:

In
loving memory of
John Watson
dearly beloved husband of Sarah Mole
of Earsdon
who died May 5th 1883 aged 28.
Martin (T.S.) their son
fell in action July 1st 1916, aged 37
John W. (N.F.) their son
died in Salonica Dec. 15th 1917, aged 34.
John R. Mole
died Sept. 1st 1928 aged 72.
and Sarah Jane, his beloved wife
who died July 26th 1935 aged 76.
At rest

He was the brother of Martin Watson

He is remembered in Earsdon on E3.05 E3.08


The CWGC entry for Private Watson

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk