Mount Watson

This mountain was named in 1924 in honour of Sir David Watson. Sir Watson commanded the 4th Canadian Division from April 1916 until the end of the First World War. Born in Quebec, Watson was a journalist prior to serving with the 8th Royal Rifles of Quebec. Ten years later he was appointed its commanding officer with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. When war broke out, Watson was appointed commanding officer of the 2nd Canadian Battalion. Later he assumed command of the 5th Canadian Brigade. In April 1916 he took command of the 4th Canadian Division and was promoted to Major-General, finishing the war as the senior divisional commander of the Canadian corps. He was knighted in 1918 and died on 19 February 1922.