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Harry Watson

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Grantham, Lincolnshire, England UK
Death: May 24, 1941 (36)
At sea, on HMS Hood
Immediate Family:

Son of Harry Watson and Marie Alice Parsons
Husband of Elsie Watson
Father of Private
Brother of Private
Half brother of Private; Annie Pearce; Jessie Louise Brader; Private; Private and 1 other

Occupation: Chief Petty Officer
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About Harry Watson

Harry was born on 27 October 1904 in Grantham, Lincolnshire. He was the husband of Elsa Watson, of Hull. He was 37 years old at the time of his loss. He was awarded the British Empire Medal for zeal and devotion to duty during a period. This included " his exceptional good work as Chief Stoker in charge of double bottoms and pumping and flooding parties. He is largely responsible for the high efficiency of this important part of the ship’s organisation". We have no additional information.


WATSON, HARRY

Rank: Chief Stoker
Service No: P/K 61055
Date of Death: 24/05/1941
Age: 37
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy H.M.S. Hood
Awards: B E M
Panel Reference: Panel 53, Column 3.
Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Husband of Elsa Watson, of Hull

CWGC


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Harry Watson's Timeline

1905
January 1, 1905
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England UK
1941
May 24, 1941
Age 36
At sea, on HMS Hood