| Regimental number | 2943 |
| Place of birth | Brooweena, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Biggenden, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Wilkins, Biggenden, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Member, Rifle Club Reserve; Exempt Area under Universal Training scheme. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Maryborough, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2220 Pte Charles Herbert WILKINS, 4th Bn, returned to Australia, 5 April 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 11 October 1917 (shrapnel wound, head). Wounded in action (second occasion), 5 April 1918 (shell wound, head). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 25 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILKINS Henry James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
