Son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Watkins. Entered service February 3, 1943 in the Army at Scott Field, Illinois. Stationed at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana and Camp Livingston, Louisiana. Overseas: Germany. Holland and England with 669 Engineer's Top Company. April 26, 1945, Hospital in England with a fractured right ankle. Re-enlisted November 16, 1945 in Germany. Returned to U.S. for 90 day furlough December 17, 1945, after which he reported to Marboury, Germany, 1year. Discharged January 24, 1947 at Fort Sheridan. Illinois as Technician Fifth Grade.