In Memory Of

WATKINS, WILLIAM WALTER

Service Details
Age:
 47
Date of Birth:
 1899-02-20
Service No:
 52948V
Rank:
 Major
Regiment:
 General Service Corps, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
 1946-04-02
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Liberator KN834, crashed in forced landing after two engines cut due to air locks in system
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 VIII, E, 7.
Cemetery:
 CASERTA WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Italy
Additional Information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Watkins, of London, England. Husband of Olive Watkins, of East London, Cape Province, South Africa. Father of Pamela, Joan, and Valerie Watkins. Born Barking, Essex, England. A motor car salesman. Served as Air Mechanic in Royal Air Force in World War 1.