
| Regimental number | 11/835 |
| Address | Waiorongomai Tuparoa |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Kennett Watkins, Ohinepoutea Tuparoa |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Verdala on |
| Final rank | Gunner |
| Final unit | 12th Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For continued gallantry and devotion to duty. This man has accompanied the Forward Observation Officer on every occasion on which the Battery has had to
supply a forward section throughout the present offensive either as a telephonist or linesman, and has on every occasion shown the greatest courage and
resourcefulness under most trying circumstances. He has been also most successful in maintaining communication from forward at great personal risk and
has always set a good example of devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Second |
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