The Second World War B.E.F. M.M. group to 2nd Lieutenant (former Lance Sergeant) W. G. Watson, R. A.

The Second World War B.E.F. M.M. group of five medals to 2nd Lieutenant (former Lance Sergeant) Wilmer George Watson, Royal Artillery: Military Medal, George V (903746 L/SJT. W. G. WATSON. R.A.); 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, all unnamed as issued; mounted for wearing, all at least good very fine, the first toned. [5]

M.M. London Gazette 20/12/1940.

Wilmer Watson was recommended for the Military Medal for service as an Observation Post Assistant in the 99th Field Regiment Royal Artillery - a TA unit which fought in Belgium and France - for gallantry and devotion to duty.

"..he carried out his duties under fire most efficiently and set a fine example to all.."

Following the evacuation of the BEF from France, Watson was commissioned and posted to North Africa.