Private
James Henry Watson
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of the late John and Charlotte E. Watson (nee Wilton); Born at Masterton.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
James, known as Jim, was born 23 July 1887. He died on 4 September 1916 at the age of 29 from spinal meningitis whilst in training at Featherston Training Camp. He is buried alongside his brother Wil... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
28262
Name:
James Henry Watson Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
23 July 1887
Place of Birth:
Tinui, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Religion:
Church of England Date of Enlistment:
26 June 1916
Place of Enlistment:
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer Employer:
Self, Masterton Unit:
New Zealand Training Unit
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
04 September 1916
Day of Death:
Monday
Age at Death:
29
Conflict:
WW1
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Block D. Peg 2255. Path 5.
Cemetery Location:
New Zealand