Sapper Albert E Watson 283803 and WR274093

[jonbem]

Hi Pals

trying to find more info about by brother in laws Grandfather.

I have the 1901 & 1911 census.

Also MIC & Roll.

Sapper Albert E Watson. RE Railways

He is numbered 283803 and WR274093 on the roll. (HERE) and it looks like all his fellow sappers were all renumbered together.

Any pointers to identify which unit of the RE Railways he was with appreciated, which could then lead me to the war diary

I can't find a service record. (probably blitzed)

 

regards

Jon

 

[jonbem]

and any more on his brother

WATSON, ROBERT WILLIAM

Service Number 241608

Died 28/10/1917

Aged 21

5th Bn.
Yorkshire Regiment

Fourth son of Alfred and Annie Watson, of 15, Ashville St., Bridlington. A fireman of N.E. Railway at Bridlington.

 

Have the MIC, Roll, Effects, Soldiers died, CWGC, and again 1901 & 1911 census so far

[jonbem]

Just bumping this one back up the list.

I've also asked Head of Steam at Darlington for any more information

http://www.darlington.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/head-of-steam/north-east-railways-in-world-war-one/

 

[jonbem]

still looking for any RE Railway pointers if anyone can advise.