Trooper
John Watson
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of John and Eliza Watson (nee Letham), of Heddon Bush, Southland. Born in Scotland.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Private John Watson of Heddon Bush Southland died of cerebro-spinal meningitis at the Trentham Camp Military Hospital (actually the Racecourse Tea Room building) after having volunteered, among other... Read MoreSubmitted by: Donald Cochrane
Relationship to casualty: Great Nephew
Military funeral at Winton for Trooper John Watson, 18th September 1915 (one of two photos taken - see photograph above).Add a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
9/1369
Name:
John Watson Rank:
Trooper
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Birth - Unverified:
14/03/1886
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
New Zealand Training Unit
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
14 September 1915
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death:
29
Conflict:
WW1
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Section 39. Plot 1.
Cemetery Location:
New Zealand