b. 1881 d.1944 (Aged 63)

Spouse: Sarah Valentine Partridge b.14th February 1881 d.1939
Children: Stanley James Watt 20th April 1912 - 17th February 1975

James Watt was a Gunner (97299) in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War. He is also listed as being in the Labour Corps (412036)

Nicknamed Jimmy, family history states that he was a gunner in the Welsh Fusiliers 1914/1918 and then worked in the train yards after the depression of the 1930's where at some point he was badly crushed in an accident. 

James had the job description of 'Dock Laborer' on his death certificate and was living at 41 Corporation Road at the time of his death. His cause of death is listed as Cancer of the stomach and Exhaustion.

Jimmy Watt was awarded the Victory Medal, the British War Medal and the 1915 Star.

Jimmy Watt was awarded the Victory Medal, the British War Medal and the 1915 Star.


The Victory Medal 1914-1919 was authorized in 1919 and awarded to all eligible personnel who served on the establishment of a unit in an operational theatre.

The British War Medal 1914-1920 was authorized in 1919, was awarded to eligible service personnel and civilians alike. Qualification for the award varied slightly according to service. The basic requirement for army personnel and civilians was that they either entered a theatre of war, or rendered approved service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Service in Russia in 1919 and 1920 also qualified for the award.

1914/15 Star was authorised in 1918, the 1914/15 Star was awarded to those individuals who saw service in France and Flanders from 23 November 1914 to 31 December 1915, and to those individuals who saw service in any other operational theatre from 5 August 1914 to 31 December 1915.