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Robert Sherwin Watt

In memory of:

Second Lieutenant Robert Sherwin Watt

June 12, 1917

Military Service


Age:

24

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Flying Corps

Division:

General List and 45th Sqdn. Royal Flying Corps.

Additional Information


Commemorated on Page 582 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

I. G. 7.

Location:

Hazebrouck is a town lying about 56 kilometres south-east of Calais and is easily reached from Calais or Boulogne. The HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY is on the south-western outskirts of the town. From the Grand place in Hazebrouck follow the D.916 Bethune road. Traverse the first set of traffic lights and the HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY is 200 metres further on the right hand side of the road as indicated by a signpost. The cemetery lies immediately inside the entrance.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of ROBERT SHERWIN WATT– Uncle Sherwin from a picture he sent home from England.  A portion of this picture was included on a full family picture taken in the 1920's.
  • Photo of Robert Sherwin Watt– Last known photo of Robert Sherwin Watt.  Photo was handed down from my Grandparents, Thomas and Hazel Watt to my father Robert Sherwin Watt, whom was named in honour of his late uncle.
  • Photo of Robert Sherwin Watt– Family photo of Robert Sherwin Watt

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