Date of death:

September 2nd, 1944

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Cemetery London
Plot: 13. Row: G. Grave: 5.

Service number:

4277373

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Fusilier. Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.

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2 September 1944 WO 171/1354 - 3 Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
We moved to area FREVENT 1299 where we were made responsible for the protection of the village. Coy HQ was set up at 123996 but in the afternoon we decided to move into FREVENT to the Chateau at 129997. We arrived here at 1750 hrs and were shelled by two SP guns until 1820 hrs when we decided to clear out very quickly. Unfortunately, Fus. Watson, the CO's batman was killed, two 15 cwts destroyed, three other vehs punctured and 1 M/C destroyed. We cleared out to 123996 and stayed the night there.

• - Fusilier John George Watson | War Casualty Details 2846768 | CWGC
  

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