Edward Watson was born in Flint, Michigan, USA, on July 8, 1895, the son of Edward Proctor Watson and Ella S. (nee Barron) Watson. Both his parents were Ontario born and resided at 147 Watson Street, Sarnia with Edward and his brother, Harold Barron (born 1893). When Edward was conscripted to service on January 9, 1918 in London, Ontario, he listed his occupation as hammer operator and his marital status as single. He became a member of the Army, Canadian Infantry, Western Ontario Regiment, 1st Battalion, with the rank of Private. On October 1, 1918, Edward Watson would lose his life while fighting in France during Canada’s final Hundred Days Campaign. In mid-October of 1918, Edward’s parents in Sarnia would receive information from the War Office that their son, Edward Watson, has been officially reported missing. Approximately one month after Edward Watson’s death, the Great War would end. Edward Watson would later be officially listed as, Reported from base Missing. Now Killed in Action. Twenty-three year old Edward Watson is buried in Sancourt British Cemetery, Nord, France, Grave I.C.5.
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