Oliver Cyril Spencer Watson | |
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Born | 7 September 1876 Westminster, London |
Died | 28 March 1918 (aged 41) Rossignol Wood, France |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1897 - 1904 1909 - 1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Green Howards 1st County of London Yeomanry (Middlesex, Duke of Cambridge's Hussars) |
Commands | 5th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry |
Battles / wars | Tirah Campaign (WIA) Boxer Rebellion First World War |
Awards | Victoria 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.