Pottawatomie Profiles: Veteran Henry Watters

Tecumseh Veteran Served In Sea Bees, Fought in Vietnam, Continues to Fight Cancer, PTSD

Vietnam and U.S. Navy Veteran Henry Watters was in two tours of Vietnam. He credits his wife Julia and her gift of a St. Christopher necklace with keeping him safe and sane overseas. Watters has worn the necklace for more than 53 years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Vietnam and U.S. Navy Veteran Henry Watters was in two tours of Vietnam. He credits his wife Julia and her gift of a St. Christopher necklace with keeping him safe and sane overseas. Watters has worn the necklace for more than 53 years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Throughout his life, Navy Veteran Henry Watters has been in several battles.

He fought for his country in two tours of Vietnam. He has gone many rounds fighting cancer for his life and that of his wife and daughter. And he has fought against post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after surviving the war.

Through it all, Watters credits his wife, Julia, for being his saving grace.

Watters was born in P…