Lot 5163

Description

Memorial Scroll WWII, named to Gunner E.W. Watkinson, Australian Military Forces, in frame (22.5x34cm), under glass and attached at the bottom edge is part of the note that accompanied the scroll that reads, 'The enclosed Scroll is sent by Command of The King.' Very fine.

Eric William Watkinson (NX31165), born 25Apr1901 at Annandale, Sydney, NSW; married 17Jun1923 at Petersham to Catherine Kane Watkinson (formerly Edwards, nee Kirk), divorced via decree nisi returnable in 6 months granted in Sep1929; Enl.10Jun1940 at Paddington, NSW; NOK shown as Isobel Weeks; Disch.11Feb1943 as Gunner ex 2/1 Survey Regt; died intestate 07 Feb1950, shown as employed as barman living at Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW; notice in relation to his estate seeking information on whereabouts of Catherine Kane Watkinson (nee Edwards) published 20Nov1951.