Please answer the following question: Facts: - battles: world world war ii war i * serbian campaign * otranto raid - death date: 13 february 1955 -lrb- aged 67 -rrb- - commands: hm drifter '' gowanlea '' - rank: chief skipper - placeofburial: kirktown cemetery , fraserburgh - awards: victoria silver medal for military valour cross croix de guerre -lrb- france -rrb- italian - birth date: 25 june 1887 - serviceyears: 1914-19181940-1945 - name: joseph watt - branch: 22px royal navy - image: joseph watt vc iwm q 80661.jpg - death place: fraserburgh , aberdeenshire - birth place: gardenstown , banffshire Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of joseph watt .
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joseph watt , vc -lrb- 25 june 1887 -- 13 february 1955 -rrb- 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 and the italian silver medal for military valour .