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We remember William Atkinson
We remember William Atkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1837
sibling
Alice Atkinson
Source:7126432
30th June 1837
1890
birth
Booth Street, Earlestown, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6383144
Source:7126432
1st July 1890
1892
sibling
Frederick Atkinson
Source:7126432
11th August 1892
1895
sibling
Robert Atkinson
Source:7126432
23rd February 1895
1907
sibling
Edith Atkinson
Source:7126432
24th January 1907
1908
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6383144
9th July 1908
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:7135191
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J1100
HMS Indefatigable
Source:8583866
1916
death
Killed in Action
William was killed when his ship HMS Indefatigable was sunk by enemy action early in the Battle of Jutland
Jutland, North Sea
United Kingdom
Source:7135191
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8583865
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 6383144 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J1100 | HMS Indefatigable | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Massey | mother | ||
| George Atkinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Atkinson | brother | 11th August 1892 | |
| Robert Atkinson | brother | 23rd February 1895 | |
| Alice Atkinson | sister | 30th June 1837 | |
| Edith Atkinson | sister | 24th January 1907 |
Media
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William Atkinson - HMS WarriorWilliam in uniform when serving aboard HMS Warrior
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Sinking of HMS IndefatigableHMS Indefatigable was hit by enemy shellfire early in the battle and sank with all hands.Contributed by:
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HMS Indefatigable steaming into battleHMS Indefatigable was part of the British Fleet that engaged the German Grand Fleet at Jutland.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ken29241 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Atkinson - HMS Warrior | Ken29241 | |
| Sinking of HMS Indefatigable | Ken29241 | |
| HMS Indefatigable steaming into battle | Ken29241 |
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