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Travis Earl Watkins
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Rank
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army
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Date of Death
September 3, 1950
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Master Sergeant Watkins was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On September 3, 1950 near Yongsan, South Korea, when his unit was surrounded by the enemy, he organized a defensive perimeter. Later, he left the perimeter, killing the enemy and recovering their weapons and ammunition. Then he assaulted an enemy position, killing six enemy soldiers. Although mortally wounded, he directed his units withdrawal, refusing aid. |
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