Oliver Cyril Spencer Watson

Oliver Cyril Spencer Watson
Born7 September 1876
Westminster, London
Died28 March 1918 (aged 41)
Rossignol Wood, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1897 - 1904
1909 - 1918
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitGreen Howards
1st County of London Yeomanry (Middlesex, Duke of Cambridge's Hussars)
Commands5th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Battles / warsTirah Campaign  (WIA)
Boxer Rebellion
First World War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Distinguished Service Order

Oliver Cyril Spencer Watson VC DSO (7 September 1876 – 28 March 1918) was an English posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.