Charles Edward Watkins

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Charles Edward Watkins
Born1880-12-29
Staunton Lacy, Shropshire, England
OccupationSoldier

Charles Edward Watkins (born (1880-12-29)29 December 1880) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Watkins was born at Staunton Lacy, Shropshire, England on 29 December 1880.[1]

Service

Watkins enlisted at Fort William in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 141st Overseas Battalion.[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as police inspector; his next of kin was recorded as his friend, M. J. Dodds, of 235 Ross St., Fort William, Ont..[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "WATKINS, CHARLES EDWARD", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).