| Surname: | Watson |
| Initials: | E E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7687887 |
| Notes: | CMP. 20/5/40 he enlisted in to the CMP. 5/65/46 to class Z (T) reserve. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 24/7/12 at Kennington, London, He enlisted 20/5/40 at Croydon, London, He resided in 59 Kingswood Road, Brixton, London SW2, He married Elsie Margaret Puddefoot, 11/8/35 at Lambeth, London, Occupation Motor Driver. He served Home 20/5/40 to 18/3/41, Egypt, Middle East 19/3/41 to 28/8/43, North Africa 29/8/43 to 2/8/45, Home 4/8/45 to 4/4/46, Z (T) reserve 5/4/46 to 9/2/54, A G reserve 10/2/54 to 24/7/57. 5/9/41 he sustained serious injuries on duty, not to blame, 4/4/43 received injuries on duty not to blame. He served with 204 pro Coy, 112 Pro Coy, London District Pro Coy. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 8 army clap. Italy Star. (info from army record not complete). Address:- 59 Kingswood Road, Brixton, London S W 2. Medal card not found. Ernest Edgar Watson. |