Watt, William Warnock S/6710 (1896 - 1915)

Private, 8th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders

Buried at Loos Memorial

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

Private Watt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Watt, 23 Cranworth Street, was only seventeen years of age when he joined the 8th Seaforths. He was, however, a big powerful fellow, and would pass for much older.

After leaving School he entered Templeton's mill in Stirling, and was held in great regard by his comrades and the heads of the firm. He was an enthusiastic Scout in the 1st Glasgow Troop, and to the last took a keen interest in all its doings.

After the Battle of Loos, 25th September, 1915, he was reported wounded and missing, and nothing more has been heard of him. The last authentic glimpse we get of him is from his sergeant, who wrote-" When last seen he was fighting gallantly, and was down for recommendation on account of his great bravery in the fight."