56997 Robert de Merve Low GRANT-WATSON, MiD, 2 Scots Guards, SBS & SAS

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    Personal Number: 56997
    Rank: Captain
    Name: R de M GRANT WATSON, MiD
    Unit: Scots Guards


    London Gazette: 3 September 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34936/supplement/5328/data.pdf
    FOOT GUARDS.
    The undermentioned Lts. to be Capts. 1st Sept. 1940:—
    R. de M. Grant Watson (56997).

    London Gazette : 30 June 1942
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35611/supplement/2853/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period July, 1941. to October, 1941:—
    FOOT GUARDS
    S. G'ds.
    Capt. R. de M. Grant Watson (56997) (killed in action).
     
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    Casualty
    Captain GRANT-WATSON, ROBERT DE MERVE LOW
    Service Number 56997
    Died 27/03/1942
    Aged 32
    2nd Bn. Scots Guards and Special Boat Section attd. 'L' Det. Special Air Service Regiment, A.A.C.
    Son of Herbert A. Grant Watson, and of Anna C. Grant Watson (nee Low), of Kensington, London.
    INSCRIPTION: BE YE FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH
    Buried at KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA
    Location: Libya
    Number of casualties: 2674
    Cemetery/memorial reference: 10. C. 18.
    See cemetery plan
     
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    For dbf, keep up the good work!

    And, as ever, posted for you with much appreciation as the detail of the gallant attempt to save Captain Grant-Watson, and his selfless actions, should not pass without mention.

    As always, much soul-searching in posting, given the utmost respect that I have for the author of the source of information attached, extracts from what I believe to be the absolute definitive work on SAS, SBS, and LRDG casualties. May it promulgate their memory for evermore. As a matter for my conscience in using this source, and to continue its original aims, I have donated £100 to the Combat Stress charity prior to posting here. Please note, if I should receive a cease and desist request I will, immediately and with all reverence, always.

    So, for dbf and all, from;

    THE SAS AND LRDG ROLL OF HONOUR 1941-47

    VOLUME I – DEEDS SHOW
    North Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand

    EX-LANCE-CORPORAL X, QGM

    The passage of time never makes for easier reading.

    Sincerely,

    Jim.

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