19112 Pte Henry Wattie who was born in Edinburgh on 2nd June 1893 was the youngest of five brothers. His brother John was to become chaplain to the fleet. Henry himself became one of 'The Sixteen.' Wattie was considered by some to be capable of replacing the great Bobby Walker, some compliment as Walker had played against England eleven times. As an inside forward Henry managed to score against all comers including a double at Ibrox in a two goals to one victory. Later against Aberdeen two players tackled him, one was taken off with a broken leg and the other did not recover until half time! At the Somme they say he was seen to fall but his body was never recovered. His loss was a great loss for all of Scottish football.

Graham Finlay