Background
WATTS, William was born on February 6, 1858. Son of late V. B. Watts, Melcombe Horsey, Dorchester.
WATTS, William was born on February 6, 1858. Son of late V. B. Watts, Melcombe Horsey, Dorchester.
Studied at Sherborne School. 3rd Battalion the Welsh Regiment.
Served South Africa, 1900-1902 (despatches twice, Queen’s and King’s medals, B.). Commandant of Kenliardt-Pricska and Wynberg districts. Honourable Colonel in Army.
Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Dorsetsiiire Freemasons. Grand Superintendent of Royal Aich Masons of D rset. Governor, United Service College, Windsor.
Chairman, Militia Club, 10. Justice of the Peace Dorsetshire and Cape Colony; late Lieutenant-Colonel and Colonel Commanding 3rd Battalion Welsh Regiment; Honourable Colonel 1st King’s Royal Rifle Corps; Knight oi Grace Older ol fct. John ol Jerusalem, 1900; Justice of the Peace.
Clubs: Junior Army and Navy, Public Schools; Bournemouth.
Spouse 1883, Emily Armie, o.daughter of C. H. P. Flower.