Perry Watkins | |
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 Watkins in 1983 | |
| Born | August 20, 1948 Joplin, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 1996 (aged 47) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Other names | Simone |
| Occupation | United States soldier |
| Known for | Fighting the gay-exclusionary policy of the United States military |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant First Class |
Perry Watkins (August 20, 1948 – March 17, 1996) was an American soldier. A gay man, he was one of the first servicemembers to challenge the ban against homosexuals in the United States military.