Guest GrahameW Posted 13 February , 2005 Share Posted 13 February , 2005 William Douglas Walton, born Carluke Scotland 23.4.1897, had WW1 service in a Scottish Regiment, believed to be the Black Watch, and had WW2 service with the Australian forces. I have just now obtained his Attestation Form at the time of WW2 enrolment. To the question: "Give details of previous military history" he answered (in 1940): Other military service: Yes, 7 years No: 7407 Rank: Sjt Unit: Black Watch. I am looking to confirm this. How best can I confirm, examine further, his Black Watch involvement? Pictures of William "Scotty" Walton in uniform appeared in the "Arms/Insignia/etc forum in late Jan led by Derek Robertson under the heading: "Another Scottish Uniform to Identify" So welcome your suggestions. Grahame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 13 February , 2005 Share Posted 13 February , 2005 Your best bet would be the Black Watch HQ and Museum, Balhousie Castle Perth Scotland. PH1 5HR Tel: +44131 310 8530 Fax: +441738 643 245 Email: rhq@theblackwatch.co.uk www.theblackwatch.co.uk One of their Historians / Custodians will be able to help. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackblue Posted 13 February , 2005 Share Posted 13 February , 2005 Graeme, B%^$ ME!!! His name must have been copied incorrectly which is why we couldn't find him before!!! He is listed as William Watson. http://www.documentsonline.nationalarchive...&resultcount=12 Rgds Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 14 February , 2005 Share Posted 14 February , 2005 Tim, Well done mate! Brilliant. Now we have to resolve why "Scotty" appears to be wearing the uniform of the HLI at Hawick @ 1914 and a Cameronian cap badge was in the possession of his family? See WALTON STORY so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrahameW Posted 14 February , 2005 Share Posted 14 February , 2005 Great work guys, and your discovery Tim. I will order a copy of William "Watson"'s record. In due course (I don't know how long it will take to receive same) I will post the result. Regards, Grahame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 15 February , 2005 Share Posted 15 February , 2005 Here is William's MIC, any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Robertson Posted 6 March , 2005 Share Posted 6 March , 2005 Scotty was rumoured to have won the D.C.M and M.M but his MIC doesn't show either. If he had been awarded these medals I'm confident that their award would have been shown on his MIC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9th Black Watch Posted 6 March , 2005 Share Posted 6 March , 2005 Hi Derek, I've only ever come across one Walton who won the MM with the Black Watch in the Great War. S-43311 L/Cpl. Andrew Walton, 8th R.Highrs. Formerly 4310, R.Highrs. All the best, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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