| Regimental number | 2753 |
| Place of birth | Campbell Town Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mrs James Woodland, Lower Turners Marsh, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Address unknown |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Is recommended for his gallantry during a strong enemy raid near HOLLEBEKE on 24th February 1918. The enemy succeeded in driving in one of our posts and Sergeant Watkins rallied his men and led them forward through a heavy grenade barrage and re-captured the post. That the enemy's object was defeated and the raiders driven off was solely due to this N.C.O.'s ready resource and initiative. His action was well worthy of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
