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We remember Arthur Atkinson
We remember Arthur Atkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
location
1 Cleggs Buildings, Greenfoot Lane, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8599125
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6612314
6th November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS/116247
HMS Defence
Source:6612314
10th January 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
marriage
Alice Johnson
Source:8676372
16th May 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
1, Carlton Lane, Smithies, Nr, BARNSLEY, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8598978
31st May 1916
employment
Collier
United Kingdom
Source:6612314
service
Royal Navy
SS116247
Source:6612314
location
1, Springfield Terrace, Dodworth Rd, BARNSLEY, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8598978
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8598977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 6612314 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cleggs Buildings, Greenfoot Lane, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 1, Carlton Lane, Smithies, Nr, BARNSLEY, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| 1, Springfield Terrace, Dodworth Rd, BARNSLEY, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS116247 | ||||
| Royal Navy | SS/116247 | HMS Defence | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Atkinson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Johnson | wife | 16th May 1916 |
Media
Media
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HMS Defence from WikipediaPhotograph of British cruiser HMS Defence (1907) showing stern 9.2 inch Mk XI guns. From Wikipedia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HMS_Defence_1907.jpg
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Arthur Atkinson from Barnsley IndependentA newspaper photo tweeted by Barnsley Archives. From the Barnsley Independent but no date given in the tweet.
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Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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Barnsley - Monk Bretton Men & WomenMore about Barnsley - Monk Bretton Men & Women
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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Barnsley Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Barnsley Men at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Trevor321 | |
| Barnsley Soldiers Remembered Arthur Atkinson | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| Marriage Register Entry St George's Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| Arthur Atkinson #Jutland100 | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence from Wikipedia | Linda571 | |
| Arthur Atkinson from Barnsley Independent | Linda571 |
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