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We remember Howard Harold Baron Watkins
We remember Howard Harold Baron Watkins
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Valentine Frederick Watkins
Source:8587887
1887
1888
1889
sibling
Lydia Catherine Winifred Watkins
Source:8587887
1889
1891
location
74 Windmill Lane, Harborne, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587885
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Gladys A Watkins
Source:8587885
1891
1892
sibling
Daisy Watkins
Source:8587880
1892
1893
sibling
Charles Henry Watkins
Source:8587887
1893
1895
sibling
Cyril James Watkins
Source:8587887
1895
1898
sibling
William Francis Watkins
Source:8587887
1898
1899
sibling
Cecil V Watkins
Source:8587880
1899
1901
location
42 Drayton Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587880
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Roland Boaler Watkins
Source:8587887
1902
1905
enlistment
Source:8587763
2nd November 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:8554353
2nd November 1905 - 27th September 1910
1910
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7470
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:8554353
28th September 1910 - 15th July 1915
1911
location
South Staffordshire Regt
Gibraltar
military residence address
Source:8587764
2nd April 1911
1915
discharge
Source:8554353
15th July 1915
1915
location
34 Sir Johns Road, Selly Park, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8554353
15th July 1915
1915
marriage
Maud Louisa Mason
Source:8587918
15th November 1915
1916
children
Frederick W B Watkins
Source:8587934
1916
1917
children
Kenneth C Watkins
Source:8587936
1917
1918
death
Source:8570357
1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Howard Harold Baron |
| Initials | HHB |
| Last Name | Watkins |
| Source | 8554353 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Sir Johns Road, Selly Park, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th July 1915 | |
| 42 Drayton Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 74 Windmill Lane, Harborne, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| South Staffordshire Regt | Gibraltar | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | |||
| British Army | 7470 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick W B Watkins | son | 1916 | |
| Kenneth C Watkins | son | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Watkins | father | ||
| Lydia Boaler | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Watkins | sister | 1892 | |
| Cecil V Watkins | brother | 1899 | |
| Gladys A Watkins | sister | 1891 | |
| Roland Boaler Watkins | brother | 1902 | |
| Valentine Frederick Watkins | brother | 1887 | |
| Lydia Catherine Winifred Watkins | sister | 1889 | |
| Charles Henry Watkins | brother | 1893 | |
| Cyril James Watkins | brother | 1895 | |
| William Francis Watkins | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Louisa Mason | wife | 15th November 1915 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records (Short Service Attestation) | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Mail October 3, 1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| Death | Andrew10867 | |
| Parents 1911 Census entry | Andrew10867 | |
| Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| Death of widow in 1968 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birth of son Frederick W B Watkins in 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birth of son Kenneth C Watkins in 1917 | Andrew10867 | |
| Parent's Marriage | Andrew10867 |
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