Lieutenant Colonel OCS Watson VC DSO
In March 1918 Watson was C.O. of the 4th/5th KOYLI when they were put into the line to attempt to stem the German advances of the Spring Offensive. Holding back overwhelming forces Watson led an attack only to find that they were outnumbered and surrounded. Suffering from an old wound to his left arm Watson sent his men back while he remained to cover their withdrawal with a pistol and bucket of Mills Bombs. The men reached safety but Watson died.
