Watson, Stephen –

Of 7, Baldwin Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 84, Mason Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted September 1915. Caught aged 19 as an absentee from Mullingar, Ireland since 03/01/1918 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 07/01/1918 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/29).

Personal details

  • Surname: Watson
  • Forename: Stephen
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 3rd (Regular Reserve) Battalion.
  • Service number: 26702
  • Regiment: Royal Scots (Lothian) Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 01/10/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e

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