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Surname:Watkins
Initials:P V
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/10793
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/12/1916 to 14/4/1918. Formerly Pte. 1/4 City of London Regt. No. 8375. 10/9/1918 discharged.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- CLAIMANT. MPW5. 11/W/37771. Watkins, Claire Orrieline, man's name, Watkins, Phillip Vere, P/10793, MFP, relationship to man Widow. From London Scottish. Also:- Watkins, Philip Vere, MFP, P/10793, London Scottish, 10/9/18 to discharge, SFJ.1046, case passed to Shell from Trans. Abd, 3/10/23, 61 Ashworth Mansions, Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London W9. Stamp: S 4/9/18 AT 27/6 FROM 11/9/18 RO 8/10/18, Chelsea no. VV50.1526, received 3/9/18. Also:- PF23M. Watkins, Philip Vere, P/10793, MFP, Widow, Watkins, Claire Christine, Flat 3, 69 Elgin Crescent, London W 11. no trace W & C & C, M ref, VV50.1526, 4/9/28, H/W/37771, 10/9/40.
Philip Vere Watkins.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/79 Sept. 3, 1918)
Citation: Badge No. B1968. Enlisted 25/8/1916, discharged 10/9/1918. KR 392 (xvi), Army Order 265 sec B. Age 29years 1months. Served abroad.