Frank Watkins (pilot)
Frank Watkins | |
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Frank Watkins c. 1940 | |
| Born | 21 March 1922 Dargaville, New Zealand |
| Died | 20 December 1942 (aged 20) Germany |
| Buried | Reichswald Forest Cemetery |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1942 |
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
| Unit | No. 106 Squadron RAF No. 150 Squadron RAF No. 156 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
Frank Vernon Watkins (21 March 1922 – 20 December 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 highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.