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We remember William Watkins
We remember William Watkins
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Florence May Watkins
Source:8455670
1890
1893
1895
sibling
Albert Watkins
Source:8455670
1895
1899
sibling
Clara Watkins
Source:8455670
1899
1900
sibling
Annie Watkins
Source:8455670
1900
1901
location
Sutherland Street Aston Manor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8455672
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Rosie Watkins
Source:8455670
1902
1904
sibling
Nellie Watkins
Source:8455670
1904
1905
sibling
Charles Arthur Watkins
Source:8455670
1905
1907
sibling
Howard Watkins
Source:8455670
1907
1909
sibling
Mable Watkins
Source:8455670
1909
1911
employment
Rubber Worker
Source:8455670
2nd April 1911
1911
location
16 Manor Road Aston Manor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8455670
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
12528
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:4644655
25th April 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:4644655
25th April 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7322148
Source:6999029
30th April 1915
burial
Source:7322148
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Watkins |
| Source | 4644655 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Manor Road Aston Manor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Sutherland Street Aston Manor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12528 | Worcestershire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Louisa Watkins | mother | ||
| William Watkins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May Watkins | sister | 1890 | |
| Albert Watkins | brother | 1895 | |
| Clara Watkins | sister | 1899 | |
| Annie Watkins | sister | 1900 | |
| Rosie Watkins | sister | 1902 | |
| Nellie Watkins | sister | 1904 | |
| Charles Arthur Watkins | brother | 1905 | |
| Howard Watkins | brother | 1907 | |
| Mable Watkins | sister | 1909 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC - Casualty Details | Andrew47937 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte William Watkins | Andrew47937 | |
| CWGC Commemorative Certificate | Sharon36563 |
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