Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John William Watson
In memory of:
Trooper John William Watson
June 24, 1944
Military Service
B/29145
23
Army
Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), R.C.A.C.
2nd Armd. Regt.
Additional Information
December 14, 1920
Inverness, Nova Scotia
May 9, 1940
Toronto, Ontario
Son of William Bryce Watson and Edith Eleanor Watson, of Inverness, Nova Scotia.
Commemorated on Page 473 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ASSISI WAR CEMETERY
Italy
V, F, 9.
The Assisi War Cemetery forms part of the locality of Rivotorto in the Commune of Assisi, in the Province of Perugia. From Rome, take highway A1, Rome-Milano, come off at Orte and go along the road 75 for Perugia and follow the direction signs for Assisi. Take the road to Rivotorto, and at a crossroad from which a church is visible, turn left. The Assisi War Cemetery is reached after about 500 metres .
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Commemorative Album Cover -
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Photo of Joe and John -
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Grave Marker – Grave marker of Tpr John William Watson in the Assissi War Cemetery, near Assissi, Italy. -
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Epitaph – Epitaph on the grave marker of Tpr John William Watson in the Assissi War Cemetery, near Assissi, Italy.
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