WATKINS, Robert
| Service Number: | SX15553 |
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| Enlisted: | 17 December 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/6th Independent Company / Commando Squadron |
| Born: | Lobethal, South Australia, 20 October 1920 |
| Home Town: | Lobethal, Adelaide Hills, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
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World War 2 Service
| 17 Dec 1941: | Involvement Corporal, SX15553 | |
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| 17 Dec 1941: | Enlisted Wayville, SA | |
| 17 Dec 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, SX15553 | |
| 16 Apr 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, SX15553, 2nd/6th Independent Company / Commando Squadron |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Jeffery Lyons
Robert Watkins was born in Lobethal, South Australia on 20 October 1920 to Gladys Irene Buckley, age 20, and Laurence Leonard Watkins, age 27.
Robert Watkins enlisted in the military at Wayville, South Australia on 11 December 1941 when he was 21 years old. His Service Number: SX15553
His Engagement Announcement was published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) on Wednesday 24 Nov 1943: KELSH - WATKINS. The engagement is announced of Doreen M. Kelsh, daughter Mrs. and the late Mr. T.L. Kelsh. Streaky Bay, to Cpl. Robert Watklns (AIF ret., NG.), son Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Watkins, Lobethal.
His Wedding Announcement was published in The Advertiser Wednesday 22 November 1944: KELSH - WATKINS. The marriage of Doreen May, third daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. T.L. Kelsh, Streaky Bay, to Cpl. Robert Watkins. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Watkins, Lobethal, will be solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Lobethal, Saturday, 25th
Robert Watkins married Doreen May Kelsh in Lobethal, South Australia, on 25 November 1944 when he was 24 years old.
Robert Watkins died abt.2012 when he was 92 years old.
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