Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Alexander Watson
In memory of:
Private Alexander Watson
September 29, 1918
Military Service
437632
27
Army
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
49th Bn.
Military Medal
Additional Information
March 6, 1891
Birkenhead, Cheshire, United Kingdom
August 17, 1915
Edmonton, Alberta
Husband of Rose Watson, of 233, Holly Rd., Redan Hill, Aldershot.
Commemorated on Page 519 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
IV. A. 49.
BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY is situated on the D919 heading south from Arras to Ayette. The Cemetery is on the right hand side of the road, 9 kilometres from Arras, just before a crossroads with the D36 between Ficheux and Boisleux-au-Mont.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Photo of Alexander Watson – Private Alexander Watson (437632) (MM) Born and raised in Birkenhead, Alexander served with the 49th Battalion (Alberta Regiment). During the two years of his service in France and Flanders he was awarded (probably posthumously) the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He died on the 29th of September 1918 after sustaining wounds in the battle of Canal du Nord.
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