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Geoffrey Taylor Watson (1916-2008)

Soldier
Rank:Corporal
Squadron:HQ
Mentioned in:
Press
Burnley Express, Jan 1946
Civilian
Occupation:Assistant Manager, Fireclay Works
Residence:17 Brooklands Road, Burnley, Lancashire (1939, 45, 49),
117 Woodgrove Road, Burnley (1949-)
Birth:16 Feb 1916 in Burnley
Baptism:19 Mar 1916 St Stephen's Church, Burnley
Death:27 Apr 2008 in Aguilas, Provincia de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
Burial:at the British Cemetery, Aguilas, Provincia de Murcia
Marriage:to Winefride Patricia Pauline Byrne May 1949 at St Mary's Church, Burnley
Children:3 sons, 1 daughter
Articles: Burnley Express, 1 Jun 1949
Burnley Express, 4 Jun 1949 (with photo)
Images:[Grave]
Parents
John William WatsonLouisa Whitaker
Professor of Music.
18 Hollingreave Road, Burnley, Lancashire (1901, 11),
17 Brooklands Road, Burnley (1926-37).
Birth 1879 in Burnley.
Confirmation 21 Dec 1910 at St Cuthbert's Church, Burnley.
Death 26 Jun 1937 in Burnley.
Burial 30 Jun 1937 at Burnley Cemetery (Grave: 16392).
Birth registered 1876 in Wuerdle and Wardle, Rochdale, Lancashire.
Marriage 31 Aug 1912 at St Stephen's Church, Burnley, Lancashire.

Notes

Geoffrey's father was blind from birth. His second marriage to Alice Whitaker (sister of first wife Louisa) took place on 15 May 1926 at St Stephen's Church, Burnley.