Son of John S. and Harriet Watkinson, of 392, Eccles New Road, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire.
Watkinson, Robert William –
Personal details
- Surname: Watkinson
- Forename: Robert William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Weaste, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 22
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: May 9th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 4th (Ross Highland) (Territorial) Battalion.
- Service number: 2659
- Regiment: Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs
- Regiment: the Duke of Albany's)
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: Panel 38 and 39.
Local newspaper entries
- Salford Advertiser/Salford Reporter entries: 05/06/1915