For other people named Joseph Watt, see Joseph Watt (disambiguation).
Joseph Watt
Born
25 June 1887 Gardenstown, Banffshire, Scotland
Died
13 February 1955 (aged 67) Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buried
Kirktown Cemetery, Fraserburgh
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
Royal Navy
Years of service
1914–1918 1940–1945
Rank
Chief Skipper
Commands held
HM Drifter Gowanlea
Battles/wars
World War I *Serbian Campaign *Otranto Raid World War II
Awards
Victoria Cross Croix de Guerre (France) Italian Silver Medal for Military Valour
Joseph Watt, VC (25 June 1887 – 13 February 1955) was a Scottish 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. He achieved the award during service in the Strait of Otranto and as a result of his meritorious service also received the French Croix de Guerre[1] and the Italian Silver Medal for Military Valour.[2]
^"No. 31886". The London Gazette. 4 May 1920. p. 5100.
^"No. 30386". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 November 1917. p. 11924.
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