Background
West A T South O North, William Ernest was born on September 3, 1876. Son of William Watson of Bromborough, Cheshire.
West A T South O North, William Ernest was born on September 3, 1876. Son of William Watson of Bromborough, Cheshire.
Entered army, 1897; served South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, Queen's and King’s medals, eight clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order), including Colesberg, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. 6th Dragoon Guards.
Spouse 1905, Daisy,daughter of Reverend T. Stanley Treanor.