James Watson
- Died:
- 31 August 1838
- Age:
- 41
- Rank:
- Police Fireman
- Force:
- Manchester City Police Fire Brigade
- Cause:
- Fire
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died five days after being struck by a beam and falling through a collapsing floor while fighting a major fire.
Police Memorial Tribute
Died five days after being injured when he was struck by a beam and fell through a collapsing floor while fighting a major fire at the factory of Charles Mackintosh & Co, manufacturers of India rubber waterproof and air-proof clothes. The building was situated on Cambridge Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester.
