Perry Watkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Perry Watkins

U.S. soldier known for challenging the military's ban on homosexual service members

Date of Birth: 20-Aug-1948

Place of Birth: Joplin, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 17-Mar-1996

Profession: drag queen, soldier

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Perry Watkins (August 20, 1948 - March 17, 1996) was an African-American gay man, one of the first servicemembers to challenge the ban against homosexuals in the United States military.