Swinton Section D – 9 – Watson/Miller

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In affectionate rememberance of ALEXANDER WATSON  beloved husband of JANE MILLER who died 18th March 1915 aged 63 years.

Also GEORGE their son Pte 1/4 K.O.S.B.killed in action in Palestine 19th April 1918 aged 23 years.

Also their youngest son JIM who died 18th Aug 1925 aged 27 years.

Also the aove JANE MILLER who died 25th Nov 1930 aged 78 years.

Military record

Private George Watson, 1/4th ( Border ) Battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers. He was killed in action on 19th April 1917 during the Second Battle of Gaza in the attack on Ali el Muntar. Casualties were heavy with 6 Officers and 43 Other Ranks killed and 9 Officers and 155 Other Ranks wounded. ( In this action Captain David Elder of Melrose and Porteous Solicitors, Coldstream was wounded for the second time. )  He was the son of Jean and the late Alex Watson of West End, Swinton and is buried in Gaza War Cemetery, Gaza, Palestine.