Alfred "Alf" Watson (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 419), Leeds (Heritage № 568) and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 303). Background During the Second World War, Watson served as a lance-corporal in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment and was captured by German forces during the Battle of France on 11 June 1940. He was held in prisoner of war camps in Germany until his release in June 1945. Playing career International honours Watson won a cap for England while at Leeds in 1938 against Wales. County Cup Final appearances Watson played in Wakefield Trinity's 2-9 defeat by York in the 1936–37 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1936–37 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1936. Club career Watson made his début for Wakefield Trinity in the 11-8 victory over Acton and Willesden R.L.F.C., and he made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 5 March 1949. References External links Search for "Watson" at rugbyleagueproject.org Leeds paid £5 more, so he bought mum a fur coat British Army personnel of World War II British World War II prisoners of war Duke of Wellington's Regiment soldiers England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Featherstone Rovers players Leeds Rhinos players Place of death missing Rugby league locks Rugby league players from Wakefield Wakefield Trinity players Year of birth missing Year of death missing World War II prisoners of war held by Germany