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  • Frank Watkins (pilot)
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  • Frank Vernon Watkins (1922 – 1942) was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War. He was killed in air operations trying to save a close comrade and for this action was recommended for the Victoria Cross, the most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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serviceyears
  • 1940
Birth Date
  • 1922-03-21
Name
  • Frank Watkins
Caption
  • Frank Watkins c. 1940
Birth Place
Awards
death date
  • 1942-12-20
Rank
Battles
  • Second World War
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  • Frank Vernon Watkins (1922 – 1942) was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War. He was killed in air operations trying to save a close comrade and for this action was recommended for the Victoria Cross, the most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.