James Watton

Private James Watton of Co. Londonderry died on 16th September 1944 serving in Normandy, France with 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

Private

James Watton

14444096

Private James Watton of Castlerock, Co. Londonderry served in 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. He died on 16th September 1944 aged 20 years old.

Private James Watton (14444096) served in 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders during the Second World War. He was the son of William Watton and Jeanie Watton of Castlerock, Co. Londonderry.

James Watton died on 16th September 1944 aged 20 years old. His grave is in Section II, Row D, Grave 12 of St. Desir War Cemetery, Normandy, France. His headstone bears the inscription:

Not just today but every day in silence we remember.

References
  1. Commonwealth War Graves
  2. Fallen Heroes of Normandy
  3. WW2 Talk Forums