Lieutenant James Watson
Watson was born at Bond's Hill, Londonderry on 20th July 1893 to Robert Watson, Merchant and Lizzie Hannah Watson nee McDermott. They had married on 11th August 1892 at Second Glendermott Presbyterian Church.In 1901 Watson (7) is living in house 27 in Bond's Hill, Waterside, Londonderry with his parents and 2 brothers; Thomas (5) and Robert (0). A servant, Lizzie Davis (21) is also living in the house.
In 1911, the family has expanded with the addition of another son, William Scott Watson (8).
Watson joined the Belfast Banking Company and is recorded as working in Kingstown branch. Thomas McDermott (an uncle) signed the Bankers Guarantee and gave his address as Bond's Hill, Londonderry. William John Donnell later signed the guarantee with an address in Castle Street, Londonderry.
The Belfast News Letter of 2nd December 1916 records:
Watson was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He is buried in the Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, France.
Watson is also remembered in the 'Ireland's WW1 Casualties':
In 1911, the family has expanded with the addition of another son, William Scott Watson (8).
He was educated at Foyle College, Londonderry.
Watson joined the Belfast Banking Company and is recorded as working in Kingstown branch. Thomas McDermott (an uncle) signed the Bankers Guarantee and gave his address as Bond's Hill, Londonderry. William John Donnell later signed the guarantee with an address in Castle Street, Londonderry.
Belfast Bank, Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet
Belfast Bank, Kingstown branch (Dun Laoghaire)
Belfast Bank, Kingstown branch (Dun Laoghaire)
Watson volunteered and enlisted into the 10th Bn. Royal Inniskillings Fusiliers (Derry Volunteers) with Service Number 16083 (The official Medal Roll records his number as 16082). He was promoted to Acting Corporal.
James Watson - Medal Index Card
His first theatre of war is recorded as France on 15th July 1916.
Watson was serving with 27th Bn. Manchester Regiment as a Lieutenant when he was killed in action on 30th July 1916.
Watson was serving with 27th Bn. Manchester Regiment as a Lieutenant when he was killed in action on 30th July 1916.
The Belfast News Letter of 2nd December 1916 records:
The Belfast News Letter dated 3rd August 1916 reports:
Administration of the Estate was granted at Londonderry to Robert Watson. Merchant. James' effects were £534.
Lt James Watson is remembered on a Watson / McDermott family headstone in Derry City Cemetery:
Derry City Cemetery
Watson is also remembered in the 'Ireland's WW1 Casualties':
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