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2114030   Sapper Thomas William Watterson
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 12/09/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 102 Field Company, Royal Engineers (British Army)
Died: 21/03/1944 (Died of Wounds)
Age: 23
Summary      
Thomas William Watterson was the son of Thomas and Mary Watterson. He was born about 1921. The family lived in Coagh. Thomas was a member of Coagh Flute Band and Coagh Football Club. Thomas William Watterson was married and lived with his wife in Old Earswick, York. They had one child. Sapper Thomas William Watterson was serving with the 102nd Field Company of the Royal Engineers when he died of wounds on 21st March 1944, aged 23.
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Cemetery Details
Cemetery: Naples War Cemetery
  Miano, Naples
Grave Ref: Grave 1-H-1
CWGC Casualty 2240220
Summary      
The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Miano at Via Vincenzo Ianfolla, off the Corso Secondigliano, in the Commune and Province of Naples. Take the autostrada A1, the Rome to Naples road. After the last toll booth, carry on following the signs for the airport. Pass the end of the airport approach road and turn right at the next T junction, following the main road for about 4 kilometres. Cemetery address: Via Vincenzo Janfolla - 80145 Milano (NA) Campania
Local Memorial Details

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1 Coagh Soldiers and Sailors War Memorial 2013 - WWII Coagh
Local Institute / Local Book Details

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1 Cookstown War Dead Book WW2 363
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1 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Sapper Thomas W Watterson's grave can be purchased here
Cookstown District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2010-2023