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James Francis Watson was born in June, 1924.  He enlisted in November, 1942 in Fort William, Ontario.  Watson served with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, R.C.I.C. until his death in France on August 4, 1944.  The collection currently consists of sixteen letters, clippings, and several photographs.

External links:
Lance Corporal James Francis Watson’s service record (Serv/Reg# H195561) can be viewed/downloaded in pdf format through Library and Archives Canada.
Burial information is available at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
A memorial page honouring Watson can be visited online at the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

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