Korean War
| Service # | O-57324 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 16 1950 |
Air Medal
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
First Lieutenant Watkins was awarded the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
USMA Class of 1948, First Lieutenant Watkins served as an air observer with the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while participating in aerial support over South Korea on October 16, 1950.