About Jack Watson
Lived 1911 – 1944 (aged 32). Jack Watson was an association football player and military personnel.
Military service and death
Watson served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. At the rank of Captain and becoming attached to the 1st Battalion London Scottish, Gordon Highlanders, he was killed in action on the Gothic Line in Italy on 9 September 1944 and was buried at Montecchio War Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Watson?
Scottish footballer
When was Jack Watson born?
Jack Watson was born on 3 December 1911 in Edinburgh.
When did Jack Watson die?
Jack Watson died on 9 September 1944.
What was Jack Watson's occupation?
Jack Watson was an association football player and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Watson (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Watson. https://biography.guide/jack-watson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-watson-association-football-player/.
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