| Regimental number | 564 |
| Place of birth | Eltham Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter's labourer |
| Address | 141 Vincent Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Maud Watkins, 141 Vincent Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. On night 25th/26th May, 1918, near VILLERS BRETONNEUX, Driver WATKINS succeeded, under very intense enemy H.E. and gas shelling, in supplying the front line troops with hot food. On two distinct occasions he took his cooker and team through the barrage (all the while wearing his gas mask), and provided the troops in the new forward line, whicy had been captured from the enemy, with supplies at a critical period. It was only by the courage and determination of Driver WATKINS, that this duty was so successfully done. His bravery was much admired by all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
