| Regimental number | 62185 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dawson, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Oodla-Wirra, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Watkins, Oodla-Wirra, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1-6 (SA) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board SS Gaika on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2077 Driver Stanley WATKINS, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, killed in action, 16 October 1917; 6105 Lance Corporal Edgar Bruce WATKINS, 10th Bn, died of wounds, 22 September 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 2 January 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 15 February 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 10 April 1919. Medal: British war Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATKINS Ewart Archie |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
