Date of birth:

July 6th, 1921

Date of death:

June 10th, 2016

Service number:

FAA/LD/X.5624

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Watson served in the Royal Navy from 1939 and fought in the Siege of Malta.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Leading Airman

Unit:

No. 833 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy

Awarded on:

June 30th, 1942

For great bravery, skill and determination in torpedo and dive-bombing attacks on enemy shipping and aerodromes.

For services during the Siege of Malta

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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