IT is 75 years since the only known fatality from Worcestershire died in the Spanish Civil War and a campaign is being launched to honour his sacrifice.

Little is known about Jack Watson, from Worcester, other than that he was a member of the International Brigades and he died on the last day of the Battle of Jarama on February 27, 1937.

That battle was an attempt by General Franco’s Nationalists to dislodge the Republican lines along the river Jarama, just east of Madrid, and resulted in thousands losing their lives.

County councillor Richard Udall, who uncovered the details about Mr Watson on a Spanish Civil War memorial website, wants to find out more about the volunteer and believes he should be remembered.

“I have been unable to find out any information about this man except that he came from Worcester and where and when he died,” said Coun Udall, who represents Labour. “If anybody knows anything else, if he has any living family, please get in contact.

“I believe Worcester and Worcestershire need to honour people like Mr Watson; they sacrificed a lot in the fight for Spanish freedom and to try and stop fascism.

“It was left to volunteers from across the world to come to the aid of Spain in its hour of need. clearly many, like Mr Watson, paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

If anybody has any information about Mr Watson, contact Coun Udall by e-mailing him at rudall2@ worcestershire.gov.uk.