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Benjamin WATSON

Benjamin WATSON Original Photo
OC Number

1073

Born

31/01/1896

Rank at Death

Second Lieutenant

Date of Death

17/06/1916

Age at Death

20

Unit Serving With

5th Battalion, attached 7th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers


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Benjamin was the son of Rev. Thomas S. and Anna C. Watson of The Rectory, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. He entered CCB in January 1909 where he was in the Rugby 1st XV from 1912 to 1914.

He is buried at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, Grave 1.F. 26.

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