Born Hull, 1896. Son of Mary Ellen Brown and Step father, James Watson, of 5, Franklin Villas, Mulgrave Street, Hull (War Pension address).
A former Seaman. Boarded with his cousin, Sarah Ann in Perth Scotland.
Enlisted at Aberdeen, on 23rd May 1914. Served as Private, 1408, 1st Gordon Highlanders. Posted to France, on 7/10/1914. Killed in action, on 10/11/1914. Commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, France.
His army effects were left to his mother, Mary Ellen
First name:
ARTHUR JOHN
Regiment:
Military Number:
1408
Rank:
Private
Date Died
10/11/1914
Place died:
Le Touret Memorial, France
Age:
19
