| Regimental number | 5242 |
| Place of birth | Port Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bucknell Road, Glanville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E R Wilkins, Bucknell Road, Glanville, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations 19/22nd September, 1917, east of YPRES, Pte. WILKINS showed exceptional bravery and devotion to duty. He was acting as a stretcher bearer and by his devotion to duty and utter disregard to danger was the means of bringing in many wounded, often crossing the open under heavy machine gun fire to bring in a comrade. His example had a very good effect on the men of his Company and was undoubtedly the means of saving many lives. Throughout the whole of the operations he gave no thought for himself and worked continuously.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
