London Gazette : 8 November 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5434/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5444/data.pdf
Personal Number: 124485 Rank: Second Lieutenant Name: John Stapleton GWATKIN, MiD Unit: Welsh Guards London Gazette : 2 April 1940 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34821/supplement/1901/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS. The undermentioned Cadets, from Sandhurst and 163rd Officer Cadet Training Units, to be 2nd Lts. 23rd Mar. 1940:— W. G'ds. John Stapleton GWATKIN (124485). London Gazette : 8 November 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5444/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe: — W. G'ds. Capt. (temp.) J. S. GWATKIN (124485).