Basic Details Surname Watkins Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes Participated in Operation Overlord, wounded in action 23rd October 1944 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 49th Reconnaisasance Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trooper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Reconnaissance Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper