About Harry Wattie
Lived 1893 – 1916 (aged 23). Harry Wattie was a British association football player.
Personal life Wattie was the youngest of five brothers and attended Boroughmuir High School. After serving four years in the Territorial Force, Wattie enlisted as a private in McCrae's Battalion of the Royal Scots during the First World War and was killed in Sausage Valley on the first day on the Somme. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Wattie?
Scottish footballer (1893-1916)
When was Harry Wattie born?
Harry Wattie was born on 2 June 1893 in Edinburgh.
When did Harry Wattie die?
Harry Wattie died on 1 July 1916 in Somme.
What was Harry Wattie's occupation?
Harry Wattie was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Wattie?
Harry Wattie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Wattie. https://biography.guide/harry-wattie/
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