Private Frank Watkins went overseas in September 1914 with the 1st Contingent training at Salisbury Plains until February 1915 when he proceeded to France with the 1st Canadian Battalion. At Givenchy, June 15th, 1915, he received a bullet wound in the left fore-arm which shattered the bone and left the arm almost useless. After eleven days at No.2 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, he received treatment in Mount Vernon Hospital, London, England, being invalided to Canada in January 1917.

Private Frank Watkins received his honorable discharge July 1st, 1917, being medically unfit for further military service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (03-01-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (08-01-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (10-01-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (01-07-1917), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Hazel
Age	20
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	International Harvestor Company, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$ 2.50 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	August 24th, 1914.
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Sister- Mrs. Charles Iles, 76 Delaware, Chatham, Ontario.

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