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Durham Light Infantry Records

Reference: D/DLI 7 Catalogue Title: Durham Light Infantry Records Area: Catalogue Category: Antiquarian and Composite Records Description: Individual Soldiers - surnames W: War to Wat

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4452804 Private John WARD, M.M. (Ref: Ward D/DLI 7/990/1-2)

2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Served with 2nd Battalion during the Second World War; awarded Military Medal, London Gazette 31 August 1944, for action at Kohima, India. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.


Copy citation for the award of the Military Medal to Private J. Ward, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, for his actions at Garrison Hill, Kohima, India, on 24 April 1944; London Gazette 31 August 1944; copy made c.2003
(1 paper, printed)


Copy photograph of Private John Ward, wearing a slouch hat, n.d. [c. 1942 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 17 cm. x 25 cm., black and white)

20/796 Private William WARDLE (Ref: Wardle D/DLI 7/747/1)

20th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Sunderland; enlisted Sunderland; killed in action 4 September 1918


Memorial certificate comprising pictorial views of memorials to soldiers who were killed in the Great War, 1914 - 1918, n.d. Includes: insert in memory of Private W. Wardle, n.d., [post September 1918]
(1 card, 31.5cm. x 49.5cm., printed)

Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Wood WARWICK, G.M., D.L., T.D. (Ref: Warwick D/DLI 7/748/1-7)

18th, 20th, 9th and 13th Battalions, The Durham Light Infantry
Of Houghton-le-Spring; born, 1897; enlisted no. 1728, 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, aged 16 years 10 months, 1914; no. 39901 Lance-Corporal 8th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, 1915; wounded at Messines Ridge, France, 7 June 1917; commissioned Second Lieutenant, 20th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1918; severely wounded at the battle of Lys, France, 1918, and hospitalised for three years; to 9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Reserve of Officers, 1921; re-embodied, Captain, 13th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1939; awarded George Medal for his work with bomb disposal, 1941; General Staff Officer, Northern Command, 1941; Major, General Staff Office, North Lincolnshire and Durham Area, 1944; Lieutenant-Colonel, 9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1946; Deputy Lieutenant, County Durham; Chief Civil Defence Warden, Durham County Council; honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, 1956; died 1981, aged 83. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.


Service details of Captain S.W. Warwick, post 1981
(1 paper)


Copy citation for the award of the George Medal to Lieutenant (temporary Captain) S.W. Warwick for the disposal of unexploded bombs, 22 January 1941 Attached: copy letter of congratulation from Lieutenant-General R. Adams, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, York, 1941; copy extract from The London Gazette, 1941 The citation mentions particularly the disposal of bombs following raids at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, on 19 and 26 June 1940 and the subsequent continuation of production at the I.C.I. works there
(3 papers)


'A Christmas Recipe (1916 pattern) or All Quiet on the Western Front', by Samuel Warwick, describing the Christmas meal which he and his comrades prepared in a front line trench, known as 'Crab's Crawl', in the Ypres salient, Belgium, while he was on service with the 8th Battalion, The York and Lancaster Regiment, n.d. [1976]
(2 papers)


'Easter in the Trenches Sixty Years Ago', by Sam Warwick, describing the action at Hill 60, Ypres, Belgium, from Good Friday, 6 April, to Easter Monday, 9 April 1917 while he was on service with the 8th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, n.d. [1977]
(2 papers)


Newspaper cutting concerning the decoration of Captain S.W. Warwick at Buckingham Palace with the George Medal for conspicuous gallantry, n.d. [post January 1941]
(1 paper, printed)


Newspaper cutting from the Sunderland Echo, concerning the career of Lieutenant-Colonel S.W. Warwick, following the publication of his article about Christmas in the trenches, 26 November 1976
(1 paper, printed)


Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel S.W. Warwick, in uniform, n.d. [1970s]
(1 photograph, 15cm. x 20cm., colour)

Major T. WATERHOUSE, M.C. (Ref: Waterhouse D/DLI 7/749/1-2)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Notes concerning the journey from Ahmednagar, India, to Burma (now Myanmar), 28 March - 12 April 1944
(4 papers)


Notes on the defence of Summerhouse Hill, Kohima, India, 17 - 30 April 1944
(3 papers)

4447076 Company Sergeant-Major Thomas Dinsdale Guinness WATERMAN (Ref: Waterman D/DLI 7/750/1-29)

1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Served in Second World War; Prisoner of War in Stalag XXI B, Germany


Soldier's service and pay book of T.D.G. Waterman, 1 August 1928
(1 volume, cloth bound)


Attestation made by T.D.G. Waterman on enlistment, 1 August 1928
(1 paper)


Army certificate of education, first class, of T.D.G. Waterman, 9 October 1929
(1 paper)


Diary of T.D.G. Waterman recounting his march into captivity, 21 May - 11 June 1940
(4 papers)


Letter from the War Office, Hobart House, Grosvenor Place, London, to J. Waterman, 15 Desmond Avenue, Hull, informing him that T. D.G. Waterman was mentioned in despatches and that this was announced, on 26 July 1940, in the London Gazette, 11 May 1941
(1 paper)


Certificate that T.D.G. Waterman was mentioned in despatches, as announced in the London Gazette, 26 July 1940
(2 papers)


Letter from T.D.G. Waterman, Stalag XXI B, to Mrs. Pat Brothers, c/o 56 The Dene, Wembley, Middlesex, with news of camp life, 9 January 1942
(1 paper)


Letter from the War Office, Metropole Buildings, Northumberland Avenue, London, to Captain T. Waterman, 7 Stapleford Road, Wembley, Middlesex, concerning the loan of Waterman's letters, 13 November 1942
(1 letter)


Letter from the War Office, Metropole Buildings, Northumberland Avenue, London, to Captain J. Waterman, 7 Stapleford Road, Wembley, Middlesex, informing him that they will keep Waterman's letters for a few more days, 30 November 1942
(1 paper)


Letter from the War Office, Metropole Buildings, Northumberland Avenue, London, to Captain T. Waterman, 7 Stapleford Road, Wembley, Middlesex, returning Waterman's letters, 12 December 1942
(2 papers)


Letter from the War Office, Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue, London, to Mrs. N. Waterman, 7 Stapleford Road, Wembley, Middlesex, returning a letter by T.D.G. Waterman, 7 December 1944
(1 paper)


Soldier's release book of T.D.G. Waterman, 17 October 1945
(1 booklet)


Certificate of transfer to the Army reserve of T.D.G. Waterman, 3 November 1945
(1 paper)


Reference for T.D.G. Waterman by Major J. S. Alston, 29 March 1948
(2 papers)


Durham Light Infantry Association membership card of T.D.G. Waterman, 17 July 1935
(1 booklet)


Map of the district around Amiens, France, n.d., [1940s]
(1 paper)


Fragment of a map of France, n.d., [1940s]
(1 paper)


Letter from Pat Brothers, 44 Waveney Drive, Hoveton, Norwich, to [probably the Durham Light Infantry Museum], describing how her brother, T.D.G. Waterman, sent coded information in his letters as a prisoner of war in Germany, 18 February 1973
(1 paper)


Envelope forwarding a letter from T.D.G. Waterman, n.d., [c. 1973]
(1 paper)


Notes to accompany a Durham Light Infantry Museum display of items concerning T.D.G. Waterman, n.d.
(1 card)


Notice concerning Allied air raids over Germany, threatening reprisals against prisoners of war, issued by Colonal Lorentzen, Commandant of Stalag XX1 B, Germany, n.d. [c. 1943]
(1 paper, printed)


Group photograph of a sports team of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including Corporal T. Waterman, n.d. [c. 1930]
(1 postcard, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of a regimental colour party, in service dress, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, [c. 1930]
(1 photograph, 10cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, marching into Idku, Egypt, to entrain, n.d. [c. 1930]
(1 photograph, 6cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in tropical dress, resting, possibly in Egypt, n.d. [c. 1930]
(1 photograph, 10cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of Company Sergeant-Major Waterman with a sergeant and another in civilian dress, n.d. [c. 1940]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph of Company Sergeant-Major Waterman in battle dress outside prison huts, Stalag XX1B, Germany, n.d. [1940 - 1945]
(1 photograph, 5.5cm. x 8.5cm., black and white)


Photograph of Company Sergeant-Major Waterman in a greatcoat, in snow, n.d. [c. 1940]
(1 photograph, 9cm. x 6cm., black and white)


Photograph wallet of Jerome Ltd., originators of the postcard print, n.d. [early 20th c.]
(1 wallet, paper)

Captain Henry WATERS, M.C., D.C.M. (Ref: Waters D/DLI 7/991/1-6)

20th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born Dublin, Ireland, 25 December 1885; enlisted in the ranks, no. 7424, Manchester Regiment 18 January 1902; transferred to Army Reserve 17 January 1911; mobilized 5 August 1914; awarded D.C.M. 1 April 1915; commissioned as Second Lieutenant The Durham Light Infantry 22 October 1917; acting Captain from 7 April 1918; temporary Captain from 15 September 1918; awarded Military Cross 16 September 1918; acting Captain October 1918; retired 11 June 1920; died Sale, Manchester, 19 February 1977


Copy letter from the Military Secretary, War Office, London, to Captain H. Waters, M.C., D.C.M., Regular Army Reserve of Officers, Durham Light Infantry, 12 River Street, Lower Broughton, Manchester, supplying particulars of his service from 1902 to 1921, 13 November 1924
(2 papers, duplicated)


Copy photograph portrait of Captain Henry Waters, M.C., D.C.M., The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [c.1918]
(1 photograph, 16 cm. x 22 cm., black and white)


Group photograph of officers of the 20th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, including Captain Henry Waters, M.C., D.C.M., front row, second from the left, n.d. [1918 - 1919]
(1 photograph, 18 cm. x 13 cm., black and white)


Group photograph of 7 Platoon, 'B' Company, [20th Battalion] The Durham Light Infantry, including Captain Henry Waters, seated front row, centre, Cologne, Germany, 11 March 1919
(1 photograph, 33 cm. x 24 cm., black and white, card mounted)


Group photograph, probably of 'B' Company, 20th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, including Captain Henry Waters, seated front row, centre, Cologne, Germany, n.d. [c.March 1919]
(1 photograph, 33 cm. x 24 cm., black and white, card mounted)


Photograph of Captain Henry Waters and 'B' Company, 20th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, on parade, presenting arms with bayonets fixed, outside barracks, Cologne, Germany, n.d. [c.March 1919]
(1 photograph, 33 cm. xx 24 cm., black and white, card mounted)

6843427 Private Arthur Kilburn WATKINS (Ref: Watkins D/DLI 7/751/1-2)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, [- 1931 -]; Home Guard, 1940 - 1944


Army certificate of education, second class, of Private A.K. Watkins, 11 December 1931
(1 paper)


Certificate of appreciation of the service of A.K. Watkins in the Home Guard, n.d., [1944]
(1 paper)

Major Albert Howard WATON (Ref: Waton D/DLI 7/752/1-13)

18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Later Brigade Major at Headquarters 87th Infantry Brigade


Unit register card of Major A.H. Waton, 14 January - 8 February 1919
(1 card)


Protection certificate of Major A.H. Waton, 8 February 1919
(1 paper)


Letter from the War Office, London, to Major A.H. Waton, 8 Grange Terrace, Sunderland, concerning his protection certificate, 28 April 1919
(1 paper)


Leave or duty ration book of Major A.H. Waton, 26 February - 12 March 1919
(1 booklet)


Telegram from Buckingham Palace, London, to Major A. Waton, The Castle, Durham, ordering him to attend Buckingham Palace on 17 March, 11 March 1920
(2 papers)


Menu of the Durham Light Infantry reunion dinner, 11 November 1920
(1 card)


Membership card of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Old Comrades' Association, belonging to Major A.H. Waton, 14 December 1920
(1 card)


Field message book [blank] belonging to Captain A.H. Waton, n.d. [1914 - 1918]
(1 volume, card bound)


Map of Germany, sheet 2K, November 1918 Scale: 1:100,000
(1 plan, 85cm. x 64cm., printed, coloured)


Plan of British trenches around Serre, France, n.d. [1914 - 18] Scale: 1:10,000
(1 plan, 42cm. x 31cm.)


Photograph album of Major Albert Howard Waton containing views of Durham Cathedral and photographs of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, during the First World War, n.d. [1914 - 1918]:


Photograph of the Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral, n.d.


Photograph of a north view of Durham Cathedral, n.d.


Photograph of the nave, east, Durham Cathedral, n.d.


Photograph of the crypt, Durham Cathedral, n.d.


Photograph of the Galilee chapel, Durham Cathedral, n.d.


Photograph of a view of Durham Castle and Framwellgate bridge, n.d.


Photograph of the courtyard, Durham castle, n.d.


Photograph of the dining hall, Durham Castle, n.d.


Photograph of the black staircase, Durham Castle, n.d.


Photograph of Bishop Pudsey's doorway, Durham Castle, n.d.


Photograph of the courtyard, Durham Castle, n.d.


Photograph [duplicate of D/DLI 12/8(15)] of six officers of various regiments, possibly taken at an officer training camp, c.1914


Photograph [duplicate of D/DLI 12/8(16)] of a group of officers and soldiers of various regiments, possibly taken at an officer training camp, c.1914


Photograph of a group of officers and soldiers of various regiments, c.1914


Photograph [duplicate of D/DLI 12/8(12)] of six officers of various regiments, c.1914


Photograph [duplicate of D/DLI 12/8(13)] of a group of officers and soldiers of various regiments, possibly taken at an officer training camp, c1914


Photograph of a soldier with a horse, possibly taken at an officer training camp, c.1914


Photograph of a soldier with a horse, possibly taken at an officer training camp, c.1914


Photograph of two soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of two soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of two soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of three men in a small rowing boat, n.d.


Photograph of a group of soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a group of soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a soldier on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a ship in a harbour, c.1915


Photograph of a group of soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a group of soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a view, possibly of Alexandria, Egypt, taken from a ship, c.1915


Photograph of a group of soldiers on the deck of a ship, possibly sailing to Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a soldier erecting a tent, possibly taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a street, possibly in Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a street, possibly in Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of two men entering a tent, one carrying bread, possibly taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of two men entering a tent, possibly taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a street, possibly in Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a [Egyptian] man smoking, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of men swimming, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of men swimming, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of soldiers sitting on a riverbank, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of two Egyptian Lancers standing in front of a luggage shed, 1915


Photograph of men digging, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of three Egyptian women, 1915


Photograph of two people and a camel, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of Egyptian men and women standing in front of a building, 1915


Photograph of an Egyptian man holding a broom, 1915


Photograph of an Egyptian woman, possibly washing clothes, beside a river, 1915


Photograph of an Egyptian man with a camel beside a river, 1915


Photograph of an unidentified building in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a street, possibly in Alexandria, Egypt, 1915


Photograph of Egyptian men sitting outside a building, 1915


Photograph of two horse drawn wagons, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a group of Egyptian men and boys standing behind a barbed wire fence, 1915


Photograph of an un identified group of soldiers and Egyptian men, 1915


Photograph of a camel train, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a pile of bricks with Egyptian men, 1915


Photograph of two officers with a group of soldiers, 1915


Photograph of a sailboat, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of palm trees, buildings, a bridge and unidentified people, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a water carrier, taken in Egypt, 1915


Photograph of a river bank with a workman carrying bricks, 1915


Photograph of an unidentified island, c.1915


Photograph of an unidentified view of a river with hills in the background, c.1915


Photograph of a railway car with several unidentified soldiers, c.1915
(1 volume, leather half bound)


Group photograph of officers and men of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)


Photograph of German soldiers relaxing in a dug-out, n.d. [1914 - 1918]
(1 photograph, 14cm. x 9cm., black and white)

38402 Private George William WATSON (Ref: Watson D/DLI 7/753/1-3)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Sunderland; enlisted Seaham Harbour; killed in action, 25 August 1917


Imperial War Graves Commission cemetery register form of Private G.W. Watson, 17 June 1922
(1 paper)


Christmas card of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including a photograph of the exterior of the Honkew Schools, Shanghai, [China], 7 April - 1 July 1927, sent by 'your affectionate chum, Harold', c. 1927
(1 card)


Christmas card of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including a photograph of the guard of honour of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at the opening of the Bengal Legislative Council, [India], by the Governor in January 1931, sent by J.W. Curtis to 'Mr. and Mrs. Cheesebro and family', 1931
(1 card)

Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Crawford WATSON, V.D., T.D. (Ref: Watson D/DLI 7/754/1-8)

2nd Durham Rifle Volunteers; 2nd Volunteer Battalion, and 1/6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born, 1864, of a famous Barnard Castle family; joined 2nd Durham Rifle Volunteers as a lieutenant in 1883; served with this unit and its successor, the 6th Battalion, until 1921; commanded 6th Battalion at the Battle of Ypres, Belgium, before being invalided home; commanded 3/6th Battalion and other units for remainder of First World War; died in 1934, aged 70. Medals in DLI Medal Collection. His son, William Innes Watson, commanded the 6th Battalion during the Second World War.


Certificate that Lieutenant H.C. Watson, 2nd Durham Rifle Volunteers, has passed an examination in tactics, 18 March 1884
(1 paper)


Certificate that Captain H.C. Watson, 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, has passed an examination in tactics, January 1889
(1 paper)


Certificate that Captain H.C. Watson, 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, has passed an examination in military law, May 1897
(1 paper)


Certificate that Captain H.C. Watson, 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, has passed an examination in fortification, November 1897
(1 paper, framed)


Certificate that Captain H.C. Watson, 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, has passed an examination in military topography, May 1898
(1 paper, framed)


Certificate awarded to Captain H.C. Watson, 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, on passing the Militia, Yeomanry and Volunteers examination in organization and equipment, May 1898
(1 paper)


Letter from [Colonel W.L.] Vane, Thornfield, Darlington, to [H.C.] Watson, concerning unspecified jubilee papers, and requesting information on the latter's movements on 22 June 1897, 21 October 1909
(1 paper)


Membership card of the Durham Light Infantry Association, issued to Lieutenant-Colonel H.C. Watson, 13 June 1933
(1 booklet, printed)

Lieutenant and Quartermaster Joseph WATSON, M.C., D.C.M. (Ref: Watson D/DLI 7/755/1)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born 1878; enlisted in the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, and served in South Africa in 1902; gained the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1916; awarded the Military Cross, December 1917; died of wounds, 30 April 1918, aged 40. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.


Notes on the career of Lieutenant J. Watson, n.d., [post 1918]
(1 paper)

Lieutenant-Colonel William Innes WATSON, T.D., D.L. (Ref: Watson D/DLI 7/756/1-74)

6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Barnard Castle, 1906; commissioned, 1926, as Second Lieutenant; commanded 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1942 - 1943 and 1947 - 1950; Honorary Colonel of 6th Battalion, 1959 - 1962; Regimental Secretary; Chairman of the Regimental Fund and Museum Committee; member of the Durham Light Infantry Regimental Committee; member of Durham County Territorial, Auxiliary and Volunteer Reserve Association; his interests included the history of the militia and volunteer forces, the history of the 6th Battalion, and of the regiment, and territorial forces in general; awarded the O.B.E. in 1973; died 25 July 1988. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Personal papers (Ref: D/DLI 7/756/1-29)

'War notes', private diary, no. 1, of Major W.I. Watson, D.A.A.G., Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, 22 January - post 31 May 1940
(1 booklet, card bound)


'War notes', private diary, no. 2, of Major W.I. Watson, D.A.A.G., Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, ante 14 June 1940 - 17 February 1941
(1 booklet, card bound)


'War notes', private diary, no. 3, of Major W.I. Watson, D.A.A.G., Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, 20 February - 28 November 1941 Includes: sketch maps of the Baghdad, Iraq, to Haifa, Palestine, route, 30 January 1942; routes through Baghdad city, n.d., and route from Baghdad to Kirkuk, Iraq, n.d.
(1 file)


Private notes, vol. 2, overseas, of Major W.I. Watson, 30 November 1941 - 28 February 1942
(1 volume, card bound)


Private notes, vol. 3, overseas, of Major W.I. Watson, 1 March - 8 October 1942
(1 volume, card bound)


'War notes', private diary, no. 4, overseas, of Major W.I. Watson, D.A.A.G., Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, 10 October - 3 June 1943
(1 file)


'War notes', private diary, [no. 5], of Major W.I. Watson, D.A.A.G., Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, 6 June 1943 - 11 March 1944 Includes: order of march of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. For enclosed photographs, see: D/DLI 7/756/72-74
(1 file and 1 paper)


'War notes', private diary, [no. 6], of Major W.I. Watson, D.A.A.G., Headquarters, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, 14 March 1944 - 16 July 1945
(1 file)


Letters from Major, later Lieutenant-Colonel, William Innes Watson, Wellington, Somerset, and on active service with 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Middle Eastern Force, to his mother Mrs. H.C. Watson, Spring Lodge, Barnard Castle, n.d. and 27 May 1940 - 7 July 1945 Includes: a letter from his brother Merryne Watson, Agricultural Department, Entebbe, Uganda, to Mrs. H. C. Watson, 22 January 1944; a programme for 'Polish Parade', the theatre of the Polish Army in the East, 1944; a letter from Brigadier H. Long, General Headquarters, Middle East Force, to W.I. Watson, thanking him for his help with the Middle East Rifle Meeting, 1945 and enclosing a guidebook of the same, 24 April 1945; a photograph of Army observers at the Middle East Rifle Meeting, 1945; and a postcard view of Crac des Chevaliers castle, Syria (243 papers; 2 booklets, printed; 1 photograph, 15cm x 11cm., black and white; and 1 postcard)
(1 file)


Notes by W.I. Watson providing supplementary information on the first ninety six letters of D/DLI 7/756/9, compiled 1984
(4 papers)


Letters sent to Lieutenant-Colonel W.I. Watson, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, and Spring Lodge, Barnard Castle, by Mrs. A. Jackson, 66 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London; John Headlam, the Shropshire Club, Shrewsbury, Shropshire; Commander F.N. Earley Wilmot, 154 Osborne Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire; Teddie Worrall, 9th General Hospital, and Smokeham Farm, Bagborough, Taunton, Somerset; G.C., Bishop of Gloucester, The Palace, Gloucester; Elizabeth de Blaby, 37 Raglan Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland; Gordon [ ], Headquarters, 5th Division, Middle East Forces; Major-General R.A. Hull, Headquarters 5th Division, M.E.F.; Lieutenant-Colonel R. C. Rose [ ], Welsh Guards, Headquarters, 5th Division, M.E.F.; Charles [ ], Headquarters, 5th Brigade Infantry Division, British Land Army, Belgium; Captain A.E. Short, Adjutant, Battalion Headquarters, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Skipton, Yorkshire; the Secretary of the Barnard Castle District Branch of The British Legion, Barnard Castle; Mike Fisher, 118 Holland Road, London; Brigadier K.G. Exham, Wick Hill House, Finchampstead, Berkshire; J.A. Churchill, Kerrow, Trencrom Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall; E. Thomasson, 2 Tivoli Place, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland; Lieutenant Kit Bartram, St. Catherine's College, Cambridge; Major-General H. Murray, Headquarters, Northumbrian District, Catterick Camp, Yorkshire; Lord Barnard, Raby Castle, Staindrop; Harry Miller, High Row, Gainford; Richard Evans, Producer, North American Service, The British Broadcasting Corporation, London; The Clerk to Barnard Castle Urban District Council; Major-General J.H. N. Poett, Commandant's Office, Staff College, Camberley, Surrey; George [ ], Bishop Auckland; [Colonel] Mark [Leather], Cheviot House, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland; Brigadier P.H.M. May, County Civil Defence Officer for Northumberland; Claude [ ], The Territorial, Auxiliary and Volunteer Reserve Association for the North of England, 53 Old Elvet, Durham; William Rankin, 25 Kingsborough Gardens, Glasgow, Scotland; John McAlister, 74 Edinbeg Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland; and Colonel R.G. Atkinson, Crossways Cottage, Monxton, Andover, Hampshire, concerning officers killed in the Middle East campaign, farewells on demobilisation, congratulations on promotions, reminiscences, and regimental affairs, 13 April 1943 - 30 July 1987, and n.d. Includes: letter from J.H. Tidy, Brigade Office, Colchester, Essex, to [ ] Morley, concerning the writer's pastimes, including fishing and horses, 13 June, n.d. [1866]
(56 papers)


'Notes on reconnaissance at Burford under Wallop', in a humorous vein, by 'R.J.', 17 January 1940 Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/756/11
(2 papers)


Postcard view of the front exterior of Bridwell House, Uffculme, Devon, endorsed with note by Colonel W.I. Watson that he was billeted there in the winter and spring of 1941 before going out to the Middle East, n.d. [mid 20th c.] Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/756/11
(1 postcard photograph, 13cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photograph of two unidentified army officers, one probably called Bry[ ], in an informal group with a man and woman at a bar, endorsed with note by Colonel W. I. Watson indicating a connection with the Durham Vale Hunt, n.d. [post 1945] Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/756/11
(1 postcard photograph, 13cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Letter from Maurice Kirby, Brancepeth Castle, Durham, to Lieutenant-Colonel W.I. Watson, No. 1 (G.H.Q.) Training Team, G.H.Q., Middle East Forces, referring to his recent arrival at Brancepeth, employment prospects and 6th Battalion news, 6 April 1945
(3 papers)


Letter from 'Harry' [ ], High Row, Gainford, to 'Bill' [Watson] enclosing a drawing [not found], of a proposed shoulder belt plate by General [ ] Pratt, and inviting his comments, 16 October 1957
(1 paper)


Invitation from Brigadier J.A. Churchill, Colonel of the Regiment, and all ranks of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Durham Light Infantry, to Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. W.I. Watson, to attend the amalgamation parade of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Regiment at Brancepeth Castle, 25 September 1948
(1 card, printed)


Invitation from Lieutenant-General Sir Terence Airey and officers of The Durham Light Infantry to Colonel and Mrs. Watson, to attend a polo match at the Toulston Polo Club, Yorkshire, 24 August 1955
(1 card, printed)


Programme of a polo match between the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, and the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at The Toulston Polo Club, Yorkshire, 24 August 1955
(1 paper, printed)


Invitation from Major-General A.H.G. Ricketts, Colonel of The Durham Light Infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel J.H. Jacob, commanding the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, and the officers of the 1st Battalion, to Colonel and Mrs. W.I. Watson, to attend the trooping the colour for the last time, 6 April 1968
(1 card, printed)


Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel R.B. Humphreys, The Light Infantry Office, Durham, to Colonel W.I. Watson, enclosing a copy letter of appreciation from the General Officer Commanding Near East Land Forces, Cyprus, concerning the vesting day ceremony of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 11 July 1968 and a copy of the address delivered by Michael Benson, 26 July 1968
(3 papers)


Order of service at the unveiling and dedication of the war memorial cross of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in the parish church of Auckland, St. Andrew, 26 June 1927
(1 paper, printed)


Order of ceremony for the unveiling of the memorial tablet to the warrant officer, and sergeants, of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, who gave their lives in the Second World War, at the Sergeants' Mess, Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, 15 October 1945
(1 paper, duplicated)


Order of service for the laying up of the colours of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, The Durham Light Infantry, and dedication of a memorial garden, at Durham Cathedral, 9 July 1950
(1 booklet)


Christmas card of The Durham Light Infantry, featuring the painting of the death of General Cathcart, leading the 68th Light Infantry at the Battle of Inkerman, on 5 November 1854, sent from Lieutenant-Colonel C.R.W. Norman and officers of the 6th Battalion to [Colonel W.I. Watson], n.d. [20th c.]
(1 card)


Christmas card of The Durham Light Infantry, featuring a portrait of H.R.H. Princess Alexandra, Colonel in Chief, from Barney [Barnard Castle] Branch to [Colonel W.I. Watson], n.d., [c. 1960]
(1 card, printed)


Autographed menu of the inauguration supper of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Old Comrades' Association, at the Drill Hall, Bishop Auckland, 30 November 1935
(1 card, printed)


Rule book of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Old Comrades' Association, 1936
(1 booklet, printed)


Photograph of the last reunion dinner for officers of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, (T.A.), in the Eden Armoury, Bishop Auckland, n.d., [1967]
(1 photograph, 25cm. x 20.5cm., black and white)

Papers concerning regimental and military history (Ref: D/DLI 7/756/30-74)

'Northern Volunteers : Sham Fight and Review at Gosforth Park, Whit Tuesday, 3 June 1884', an article by Captain W.I. Watson, and a letter from 'Willie' [ ], 56 Sloane Street, London, to the author, suggesting amendments, n.d. and 7 August 1936
(8 papers)


'Blashing', an article by P.D.H. M[ay] and W.I. Watson, concerning sea trout fishing off the Yorkshire coast by members of the 151st Infantry Brigade on 31st July, n.y.; [1930s]
(4 papers)


Correspondence between Captain W.I. Watson and Captain G.S. Fillingham, Royal United Service Institution, Whitehall, London, concerning photographs and programmes of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, and 2nd Durham Rifle Volunteers, lent to the latter for research on army colours and uniforms, 8 May 1936 - 10 July 1937
(14 papers)


Letter from the Curator of the Imperial War Museum, London, to W.I. Watson, acknowledging his gift of A Short History of the Sixth Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 11 May 1939
(1 paper)


Correspondence of Colonel W.I. Watson, concerning a history of the 50th (Northumbrian) Division of the Territorial Force, the regimental history of The Durham Light Infantry by David Rissik, and Watson's history of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 19 June 1945 - 29 November 1957
(1 file)


Letters from Charles Mitchell, Pallinsburn, Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland, to 'Bill', Colonel W. I. Watson, 3 - 20 January 1957 Includes: a copy letter from Clifford C. Scott, Ardwyn, Powntley Copse, Alton, Hampshire, concerning reminiscences of the 3rd Militia Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d.
(4 papers)


List of dates of military and historical importance, between 1715 and 1945, probably compiled by Julian Crawford Watson, and amended by Colonel W.I. Watson, n.d., [post 1945]
(1 paper)


Correspondence of Colonel W.I. Watson in response to miscellaneous enquiries about the history of the regiment, particularly concerning the militia and territorial battalions, 15 July 1957 - 31 December 1959
(1 file)


Correspondence of Colonel W.I. Watson concerning the new regimental history of The Durham Light Infantry commissioned from S. G.P. Ward, 9 May 1958 - 7 October 1961
(1 file)


Time chart of the history of The Durham Light Infantry battalions between 1756 and 1970, compiled by Colonel W.I. Watson, c. 1970
(3 papers)


Instructions for Exercise 'Widgeon', in Palestine, attended by Lieutenant-Colonel W.I. Watson, 2 - 4 February 1945 The object of the exercise was to shoot wildfowl
(6 papers)


British Troops Malta Command Study: The Battles of Medenine, Mareth and Tebaga Gap, March 1943, Tunisia, 1969
(1 file)


Instruction, no. 2, for the Command Study Period 1969/1970, to be held in Tunisia, between 30 April and 3 May 1969, including programme and list of those attending, issued by Headquarters, British Troops Malta to Colonel W.I. Watson, guest speaker, 8 April 1969
(15 papers)


Text of commentaries delivered at Stands 1 - 3 and 5 - 7 of the Tunisian Battlefield Study, April - May 1969
(1 file)


Text of commentary delivered at Stand 4 of the Tunisian Battlefield Study, with manuscript annotations by Colonel W.I. Watson, 1969
(17 papers)


Drafts of the commentary on the Battle of Mareth, 1943, compiled and annotated by Colonel W.I. Watson at the Tunisian Battlefield Study, 1969
(36 papers)


Correspondence between Colonel W.I. Watson; Colonel G.E.A. Beale, Lieutenant-Colonel R.W. Nye, Major M.A. Sheehan and Major J.G. Hyslop, Headquarters, British Troops Malta; Major J.M. Bowers, 32 Squadron, Royal Corps of Transport, Malta; and British Forces Broadcasting Service, Malta; concerning Colonel Watson's participation in the Tunisian Battlefield Tour, 4 March - 24 November 1969
(1 file)


'Revisiting the Tunisian Battlefields of the Eighth Army', copy article written by Colonel W.I. Watson for the Light Infantry Journal, 1969
(3 papers)


Sketch plan of the battle of Mareth, Tunisia, by Colonel W.I. Watson, n.d., [1969]
(1 paper)


Photograph of W.I. Watson at Stand 1, describing the events of the battle of Mareth, and Captain A.J. Lees, at the British Troops Malta Study in Tunisia, 1 May 1969
(1 photograph, 19cm. x 24cm., black and white)


Photograph of Colonel W.I. Watson at Stand 2, on the west bank of the Quadi [Wadi], Zigzaou, Tunisia, in the company of Major W.K.L. Prosser, Cheshire, G.S.O. II, Malta Command, describing the events of 23 March 1943, with descriptive notes endorsed, 1 May 1969
(1 photograph, 15.5cm. x 20cm., black and white)


Photograph of W.I. Watson, and others, listening to General 'Sandy' Thomas describing the breakthrough of Tebaga Gap by the New Zealand Corps in which he was a Company Commander, British Troops, Malta, Study; Tunisia, May 1969
(1 photograph, 20cm. x 15cm., black and white)


Briefs and students' notes, including maps and diagrams, for 'Exercise Lively Lady' : 5th Division Battlefield Tour of Tunisia, February 1970
(1 file)


Correspondence beween Colonel W.I. Watson; Lieutenant-Colonel A.C. Elcomb, Headquarters 5th Division, Hightown Barracks, Wrexham, Denbighshire; and Major-General W.B. Thomas, Headquarters 5th Division, concerning Colonel Watson's participation as guest speaker in Exercise Lively Lady, and the script and map for his presentation on the battle of Mareth, [Tunisia], 16 May 1969 - 24 July 1970
(1 file)


Copy stand narratives for the battles of Medenine, Tunisia, 6 March 1943, and Mareth, Tunisia, 20 - 23 March 1943, n.d., [c. 1970]
(19 papers)


East Midland District 'Exercise Desert Bear': Battlefield Study of the Eighth Army battles of Medenine, Mareth and Tebaga Gap, Southern Tunisia, March, 1943; 10 - 15 April 1972
(1 file)


Instructions and additional papers for the East Midland District Exercise Desert Bear : Battlefield Study of the Eighth Army Battles in Southern Tunisia (Medenine, Mareth and Tebaga Gap, March 1943), attended by Colonel W.I. Watson as guest speaker, February - April 1972
(2 files, papers and plans)


Correspondence between Colonel W.I. Watson; Major General D.A.H. Toler, Headquarters, East Midland District, Bestwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham; the Imperial War Museum, London; Colonel J.H. Green, Chief Education Officer, Headquarters, Northern Command, York; and Major A.C.W. Mitford-Slade, Headquarters, East Midland District; concerning Colonel Watson's participation as guest speaker in Exercise Desert Bear, 10 February - 3 July 1972
(14 papers)


Correspondence between Colonel J.H. Green, Centre for Adult Studies, University of Bath; Major A.C.W. Mitford-Slade, Headquarters, East Midland District, Nottingham; Colonel V.J. Senior, 96 Paines Lane, Pinner, Middlesex; and Colonel W.I. Watson, concerning the 'Desert Bear' battlefield study papers of 1972, and proposals for their publication, 27 March 1973 - 8 December 1976
(25 papers)


Copy staff list of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d., [c. 1960]
(2 papers)


Copy staff location list and appointments and address list of the 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (T.A.), n.d., [c. 1965 - 1967]
(6 papers)


Newsletter, no. 8, of the Brigade Colonel of The Light Infantry Brigade, October 1966
(8 papers)


'Status of the Infantry', opening address by the Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, to the Senior Commanders' Conference at the Middle East School of Infantry, Acre, [Palestine], 15 September 1944
(1 booklet, printed)


Map of Cyprus, sheet 4; Morphou, compiled and reproduced by 512 (A. Fd. Svy.) Company, Royal Engineers; provisional edition, 26 June 1941 Scale: 1:50,000
(1 plan, 85cm. x 65cm., printed, colour)


Cartoon sketch of Colonel W.I. Watson at shooting practice, drawn by Colonel K.M.W. Leather during a meeting of the Regimental Committee, 12 August 1957 Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/756/11
(1 paper)


Cigarette card album: Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas, issued by John Player and Sons; collected by W.I. Watson, n.d., [c. 1937]:


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Cape Town Highlanders, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Kimberley Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Witwatersrand Rifles, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Regiment Louw Wepener, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Rhodesia Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a member of the British South Africa Police, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a member of the British South Africa Police, Native Askari, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Australian Light Horse, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Royal Australian Artillery, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Australian Infantry, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, c.1937


Illustrated card showing an Aide-De-Camp to the Viceroy of India, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Scinde Horse (14th Prince of Wales' Own Cavalry), c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Poona Horse (17th Queen Victoria's Own Cavalry), c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 19th King George's Own Lancers, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Madras Sappers and Miners, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 6th Rajputana Rifles, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 7th Rajput Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 8th Punjab Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 13th Frontier Force Rifles, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 17th Dogra Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the 10th Gurkha Rifles, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Indian Mountain Artillery, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Alwar State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Bahawalpur State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Baria State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Bikanir State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Dhrangadhra State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Gwalior State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Hyderabad State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Indore State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Jodhpur State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Kashmir State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Tehri-Garhwal State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Daipur (Mewar) State Forces, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Burma Rifles, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Nigeria Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Gold Coast Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the King's African Rifles, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the King's African Rifles, Somaliland Camel Corps, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Northern Rhodesia Regiment, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Trans-Jordan Frontier Force, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the British Guiana Militia, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the British Honduras Defence Force, c.1937


Illustrated card showing a soldier of the Singapore Volunteer Corps, c.1937
(1 booklet, printed, coloured)


Field service postcard from [Dr.] H.J. Clarke to H.B. Watson, The Mount, Barnard Castle, with the message 'I have received your parcel', 1 November 1914
(1 card)


Field service postcard from [Dr.] H.J. Clarke to H.B. Watson, The Mount, Barnard Castle, with the message 'I have received your parcel', 7 December 1914
(1 card)


Field service postcard from [Dr.] H.J. Clarke to H. B. Watson, The Mount, Barnard Castle, with the message 'I have received your letter/parcel', 20 December 1914
(1 card)


Embroidered silk postcard with Union Jack and motto For the right, sent to H.B. W[atson] from H.J. Clarke, inscribed, 'Wishing you a Happy Xmas', 10 December 1915
(1 postcard, 14cm. x 9cm.)


Embroidered silk postcard with three flags and date 1915; sent to H. B. W. W[atson] by Mr. Bladen, n.d. [1915]
(1 postcard, 14cm. x 9cm.)


Note containing biographical details of H.B.W. Watson, born 30 January 1908, n.d. [after 1979]
(1 card)


Photograph of W.I. Watson driving a jeep, with Major B.E. Dillon, Royal Norfolks., G II, and Driver Howarth, Royal Army Service Corps, between Sidon, Lebanon, and Beirut, Lebanon, n.d. [1942 - 1943] Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/756/7
(1 photograph, 5cm. x 8cm., black and white)


Photographs, captioned, of Damascus, Syria, produced by Photo-Sport, Rue Weygand, Beirut, Lebanon, n.d. [1943]: Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/756/7


Photograph of a view of minarets, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the Orient Palace Hotel, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the courtyard of the Omayyad Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of local men by the Bath of Ablution in the Tekiyeh Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of Tekiyeh Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the Parliament building, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of Al Shouhada Square [Martyr Square], taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of Straight Street, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the interior of the Omayyad Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the Omayyad Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of Damascus and the Omayyad Mosque, taken in Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of Al Azem Palace, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of Baghdad Avenue, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the Window of Saint Paul, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a local man looking out from a balcony near the Minaret of Jesus, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of the interior of the Omayyad Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a street scene at Al Shouhada Square [Martyr Square], taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the Tekiyeh Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the Tekiyeh Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943


Photograph of a view of the Tekiyeh Mosque, taken at Damascus, Syria, c.1943
(20 photographs, 8cm. x 5cm., black and white)


Photographs of The Cedars of Lebanon, produced by Photo-Sport, Rue Weygand, Beirut, Lebanon, n.d. [1943]: Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/756/7


Photograph of a snow covered cedar tree and a skiing slope, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of snow covered cedar trees and a skiing slope, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a motor car negotiating a snow covered road, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a hotel, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a man skiing, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a snow covered cedar tree and a skiing slope, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a skiing slope, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a snow covered valley, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a path along a snow covered hillside, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a snow covered valley, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a snow covered valley, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a skiing slope, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a snow covered valley, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a snow covered valley, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of The Cedars, taken in Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a skiing slope, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a woman and child (?) riding a donkey along a snow covered road, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a hotel, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a hotel, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943


Photograph of a view of a snow covered valley, taken at The Cedars, Lebanon, c.1943
(20 photographs, 8cm. x 5cm., black and white)

Sergeant Fitter Harry WATSON (Ref: Watson D/DLI 7/992/1-2)

9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born c. 1919; residence Haydon Bridge, Northumberland; joined 151st Brigade as a fitter in the L.A.D., Royal Army Ordnance Corps; moved to 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry c.1940 as sergeant fitter in the Mechanical Transport Section; served with 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry until capture near Mersa Matruh, Egypt, in June 1942; prisoner of war at Stalag IV B near Leipzig, Germany, via a camp at Fermo, Italy.


Newspaper cutting from the Hexham Courant concerning the recording of the war exploits of former prisoner of war Sergeant Harry Watson, 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, 2 May 1997
(1 paper, printed)


Notes concerning the military career of Sergeant Fitter Harry Watson, 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, and the radio sets which he operated as a prisoner of war from 1942 to 1945, n.d. [c.1997]
(2 papers)