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	Tasker Watkins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sir Tasker Watkins VC GBE PC (born November 18, 1918), is a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
		He is a former High Court judge, and was President of the Welsh Rugby Union from 1993 to 2004.
		Tasker Watkins was born in the small town of Nelson, Glamorgan, and educated at Pontypridd Grammar School.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tasker_Watkins (358 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union : Sir Tasker Watkins Takes Up New Post At Wru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sir Tasker was Leader of the Wales and Chester Circuit from 1970-71 and served as Judge of the High Court of Justice, Family Division, between 1971 and 1974 and of the Queen's Bench Division from 1974 until 1980.
		Sir Tasker, who had been Counsel (as deputy to the Attorney-General) into the inquiry into the Aberfan disaster of 1966, chaired the Mental Health Review Tribunal, Wales Region, between 1960 and 1971 and was also chairman of the Judicial Studies Board during 1979 and 1980.
		Appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Glamorgan in 1956, Sir Tasker became an Honorary Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Wales in 1979 and of Glamorgan in 1996 and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992.
	www.wru.co.uk /114_4881.php (781 words)

	Citizen Online Magazine. Barking and Dagenham.
		Tasker Watkins, 87, was born in Glamorgan, Wales, in 1918 and is currently Honorary Life Vice Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union Association.
		Sir Tasker was awarded the Victoria Cross for action in France on 16 August 1944.
		Lieutenant Watkins, the only officer left in his company of the Welsh Regiment, single-handedly charged two gun posts in succession killing and wounding the occupants with his Sten gun.
	www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk /2-citizen/citizen-menu.cfm?ID=2490 (652 words)

	Bravest Welshman's sense of duty made him oblivious to his own safety
		Major Watkins decided to rejoin his battalion by passing around the flank of the enemy position through which he had advanced, but while passing through the cornfields once more, he was challenged by an enemy post at close range.
		Tasker Watkins was born in Nelson and lived with his parents at Shingrig Road.
		Tasker's father was a bombardier in the artillery of the 38th Welsh Kitchener's Army Division in WWI and shortly after the VC attack the hero son stood on the same spot where his father was wounded during the Great War.
	www.tmcnet.com /usubmit/2006/04/14/1572928.htm (1694 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union : Vernon Pugh Tribute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Today's Principality Cup final between Newport and Llanelli will be preceded by a minutes silence as a mark of respect to Vernon Pugh.
		The President of the WRU, Sir Tasker Watkins, worked closely with Vernon in both his rugby life and in his role as one of Wales' leading barristers.
		Here is Sir Tasker's personal tribute to a remarkable Welshman.
	www.wru.co.uk /114_2221.php (707 words)

	www.scrum.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The team were greeted by Welsh Rugby Union president Sir Tasker Watkins VC, who described them as a "marvellous side".
		He explained: "The tournament in Australia is the poorer through the absence of this Welsh team.
		Sir Tasker told the team: "Thank you for rescuing the name of Wales in the rugby family.
	www.scrum.com /news/news.asp?newsid=21627 (555 words)

	City of Frederick Parks and Recreation Commision
		Action items: Mike made a motion that the Rec Commission asked that the Dog Park Committee identified this specific site, and would like them to come back with an operational plan.
		He feels Tasker’s Chance Park, because of it’s location and parking availability (small parking lot, but shopping center next to park would provide space for overflow) would be good to upgrade from a neighborhood park to a community park, lighting the baseball diamonds.
		Mike Watkins volunteers to chair Rec Commission for next term.
	www.cityoffrederick.com /Commissions/Archives/Parks/reccommpkg61803.htm (1238 words)

	Petcare at Home
		We are a business dedicated to the care of your animals while you are at work, away on holiday or when you just need an extra pair of hands.
		We started offering care in July 2003 and have been working with Watkins and Tasker Veterinary Group since August 2003.
		We provide Petcare in the home to animals whose owners do not like moving them away from their own environment.
	www.knibb.org /pcah/index.htm (69 words)

	News Wales > Local Government
		Sir Tasker Watkins VC becomes Freeman of Cardiff
		10/4/2006 - Sir Tasker Watkins is to be given the Freedom of Cardiff at a special ceremony next week.
		The 87-year-old former President of the Welsh Rugby Union will be admitted as Honorary Freeman of the City and County of Cardif...
	www.newswales.co.uk /?section=Local+Government&F=1&id=8772 (1302 words)

	www.scrum.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Keith Rowlands is set to be named the new president of the Welsh Rugby Union.
		The Western Mail reports that he comfortably beat rival David East in their showdown to succeed Sir Tasker Watkins for the figurehead post.
		It is believed that former International Rugby Board chief executive Rowlands polled 112 votes, compared to the 64 of ex-WRU secretary East.
	www.scrum.com /news/news.asp?newsid=26635 (221 words)

	BBC - Radio Wales - Roy Noble's diary update for Wednesday June 28
		This was a taster for things to come when we will be there on Friday at Lower Haythog Farm, Spittal and for the Pembrokeshire Show in August.
		We had a radio link today with a new station that is beaming out of Sir Tasker Watkins school.
		I spoke to Anthony Crawdy who is the new station manager for 'Head Radio' and it will broadcast twice a day from the school this month and next month.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/radiowales/roynoble/diaries/20060628.shtml (414 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - All Blacks sweep boards at IRB awards
		Isaia Toeava, who made his debut for the All Blacks as full-back against Scotland, was named the under-19 player of the year while Australian hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau, also a debutant on the Wallabies' November tour, was under-21 player of the year.
		The IRB's Spirit of Rugby award went to former French flanker Jean-Pierre Rives and the chairman's award to former Welsh Rugby Union president Tasker Watkins.
		Former New Zealand referee Paddy O'Brien was given the Distinguished Refereeing Award and the Vernon Pugh Award went to Peter Crittle, the former president of the Australian Rugby Union who oversaw the 2003 World Cup.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2005/1127/newzealand.html (403 words)

	RugbyRugby : Latest News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The IRB Chairman's Award was presented to Sir Tasker Watkins VC, GBE., DL.
		Sir Tasker served a record 11 years as President of the Welsh Rugby Union, was knighted in 1971 and is currently the Union's Honorary Vice Life Patron.
		He has been Chairman of the Welsh Union Charitable Trust for 30 years and was appointed Honorary Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Wales in 1979.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /news/story_47691.shtml (680 words)

	Watkins Family History Society - Sitemap (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Watkins in the Virginia Tax Lists - 1787
		Some of the last words written by Fast Eddie
		Maintained by David Watkins © Copyright Watkins Family History Society 2006
	www.watkinsfhs.net /sitemap.shtml (28 words)

	Philadelphia Enumeration Districts
		25th Division, #25, Bounded by Tasker, South 10th, Morris, South 11th, Watkins, Passyunk Avenue.
		27th Division, #27, Bounded by Watkins, South 11th, Mifflin, South 13th, Passyunk Avenue.
		30th Division, #30, Bounded by Tasker, South 4th, Morris, South 5th, Watkins, South 6th.
	www.fmoran.com /philed1.html (3179 words)

	The Prince of Wales - News & Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The service at St Martins-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square was attended by 600 people and is held every two years to honour the recipients, past and present, of the VC and GC medals.
		On their way into St Martin-in-the-Fields church, Trafalgar Square, London, Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by Sir Tasker Watkins VC, the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London and the Lord Mayor of Westminster.
		The Prince and The Duchess also met the newest recipients of the medals, Private Johnson Beharry who was awarded the Victoria Cross earlier this year and Trooper Chris Finney, the youngest soldier ever to win the George Cross.
	www.princeofwales.gov.uk /news/2005/09.sep/vc_gc.php (617 words)

	The Sun Online - News: Honouring dead of WW2
		Sir Tasker Watkins VC, 86, and George Cross holder Lieutenant Commander John Bridge, 90, were joined by a host of VIPs in the appeal to Sun readers.
		Police gave organisers of tomorrow’s National Commemoration Day — when VE and VJ Days will be marked jointly — the green light to go ahead exactly as planned.
		Sir Tasker, who won his VC for leading a bayonet charge in Normandy, 1944, said: “What has happened will not deflect us from honouring those who made the supreme sacrifice.”
	www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,2-2005310606,00.html (348 words)

	Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Britain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sir Tasker Watkins is to be given the Freedom of Cardiff.
		The 87-year-old former President of the Welsh Rugby Union will be admitted as Honorary Freeman of the City and County of Cardiff, which is the highest distinction that the Council can bestow.
		At age 25, while serving with the Welch Regiment in Normandy in 1944, Lieutenant Watkins was awarded the Victoria Cross.
	www.geocities.com /dco700/Britain.htm (9985 words)

	News
		Members of the Royal Family arrived after attending a service of honour of the fallen.
		The Rt Hon Sir Tasker Watkins VC gave a moving speech at the end of the luncheon, honouring those who fought so bravely for our freedom through the six-year war.
		He raised a smile from the Queen when he referred to a picture in the newspapers of the day showing the young Princess Elizabeth peering into the engine bay of an army lorry looking as though she knew how everything inside it worked.
	users.tinyworld.co.uk /peterw/catenian174/news.htm (390 words)

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		Its responsibility is to govern competently and provide sound leadership throughout the game in Wales.
		Presided over by The Rt Hon Sir Tasker Watkins VC GBE DL and chaired by Mr Glanmor Griffiths, its administrative committee is made up of 32 elected members, five of whom form an executive committee.
		Playing matters are centred at the Union's Rugby Directorate, which is headed by Terry Cobner.
	www.angelfire.com /country/landofmyfathers (884 words)

	Douglas E. Watkins Family Tree Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Douglas E. Watkins Family Tree can be searched several ways:
		Search for a string in the family tree.
		Search an index of ALL surnames in the Douglas E. Watkins family tree.
	www.watkinsfhs.net /gedcoms/dewatkins/dewatkins9.html (854 words)

	The Royal Regiment of Wales
		After home defence service, the 4th and 1/5th Territorial Army battalions served with the 53rd (Welsh) Division during the 1944/45 campaign in France and through North West Europe.
		A Victoria Cross was gained by Lieutenant Tasker Watkins of 5th Battalion, The Welch Regiment near Bafour, whilst fighting for Falaise in Normandy in August 1944.
		Over 1,100 Officers and Men gave their lives during the conflict.
	www.rrw.org.uk /regiment/41ww2.htm (149 words)

	Scotland on Sunday - Sport - Munster get it right for big day
		Choppy weather had made ferry crossings difficult but once more Munster’s remarkable fans got there in sufficient numbers to yet again establish this very special bond they have with their team, to the extent Neath must have wondered if the fixture was actually in Wales.
		As Sir Tasker Watkins presented the trophy to Jim Williams and Mick Galwey, the volume of their cheers signalled real satisfaction at a triumph in this still fledgling competition which nonetheless managed to draw a crowd of 30,000 to only its second final.
		Both teams had unhappy memories of their previous final match appearances here.
	scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=132482003 (1002 words)

	BBC - Wales - Scrum V - Corny captions
		"Yesterday the Tasker Watkins Report, Today Welsh Rugby, Tomorrow the WORLD!!!"
		"I've thrown Tasker Watkins into the shark tank, and now Mr Bond, behold the final piece of my dastardly plan to completely dismantle Welsh Rugby...
		"Tasker, Tasker, Tasker, My vision told me that I'm the Messiah that will deliver England a Triple Crown and Grand Slam, while you are a little goblin from hell that has to burn in the fires of damnation for eternity - or until your Welsh people accept RFU rule - whichever comes first"
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/scrumv/fun/captions/caption.shtml (1233 words)

	A Potential Case For The Courts - Bahamas Commentary News Archive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The situation got pretty heated in Freeport, with one public speaker telling government that “politicians should keep their cotton-picking hands off private enterprise.”
		Eventually the licensees sought the opinion of an eminent British constitutional lawyer, Major Tasker Watkins, VC, QC.
		Needless to say, the PLP government did the unthinkable.
	www.bahamasb2b.com /news/wmview.php?ArtID=2280 (1024 words)

	...and where is the support and interest going to come from with a closed tier 4 team top league ? -- Gwlad - Welsh ...
		And just asking like, how would you rather see the structure?
		As per tasker watkins with a 6 or 8 team premier.
		No provinces, no franchises or other gimmicks - they arent needed and wont get rid of the problems.
	www.voy.com /14197/24565.html (513 words)

	Watkins Family History Society Welcome Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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	www.watkins.net.au /?Famous_Watkins_People (57 words)

	Programme Filler
		The GB team gained two points over the ISL's one in the Fastest Skater competition as Bultje beat Clarke, but Morgan beat Berens and Berrington beat Drouin.
		In the Pass The Puck competition where three attackers had to all touch the puck before shooting on the lone defending netminder the points were tied one a piece when Johnson, Roenick and Barrie could only score twice against Joe Watkins in 60 seconds and Weaver, Tom Watkins and Tasker did likewise against McInerney.
		The ISL took all four points in the Hardest Shot competition.
	www.fortunecity.co.uk /olympia/hornblower/102/pf141201.htm (606 words)

	Some Rugby Quotes
		On playing for Wales at Lansdowne Road, Dublin: "I didn't know what was going on at the start in the swirling wind.
		The flags were all pointing in different directions and I thought the Irish had starched them just to fool us." - Mike Watkins (1984)
		On the Munster pack: "Mothers keep their photo on the mantelpiece to stop the kids going too near the fire." - Jim Noilly, BBC TV (1995)
	wesclark.com /rrr/quotes.html (3021 words)

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