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We remember James Arthur Harradene Atkin
We remember James Arthur Harradene Atkin
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1908
marriage
Margaret M Letford
Source:9305071
1908
1908
dates
Age 22
Source:9305071
4th October 1908
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2713
City of London Yeomanry
Source:9310647
3rd January 1916
service
British Army
Private
2713
City of London Yeomanry
Source:91557
1918
death
Unknown
Just discharged from Sanatorium and living/working at Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth- as a registered voter. Died at the time of the first wave of "Spanish Influenza."
Bournemouth ( Death Reg Christchurch)
United Kingdom
Source:9305114
Source:9305118
1st November 1918
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2713 | City of London Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 2713 | City of London Yeomanry | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucretia ATKIN | mother | ||
| James ATKIN | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret M Letford | wife | 1908 |
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Arthur James Atkin just before 1914Arthur James ( otherwise known as James Arthur Harradine Atkin) photographed as a young married man
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Arthur James Atkin 2713 medal 1914-15 StarThe reverse of Arthur Atkin's service medal, retained by his widow Margaret after his death in 1918Contributed by:
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James Arthur Harradene Atkin Baptism & DoBIslington Parish Baptism Register Page entry 11th July 1886 Baptism citing his birth on 4th June 1886Contributed by:
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BMD Index July 1886 for James Arthur H Atkin BirthIndex of UK BMD shows left column entry Islington 1b. 201 as James Arthur H. ATKIN registered birth July-Aug-Sept 1886Contributed by:
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ARTHUR JAMES ATKIN MARRIAGE TO MM LETFORDJames Arthur Harradene Atkin settles order of his first names, omitting Harradene family name. His sister as witness retains her family middle name.Contributed by:
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Page from Arthur James Atkin WO363 death info.The page contains top centre pair of columns and lower left the writing in: Man died 1-11-18, and top right columns Widows & Dependents Stamp dated 28-12-1918Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Parish Baptisms | GRAHAM137174 | |
| London Church of England Parish Marriages | GRAHAM137174 | |
| National Archives Territorial Force Attestation 2713 Atkin Arthur James | GRAHAM137174 | |
| War Office Burnt Documents | GRAHAM137174 | |
| Silver War Badge 18359 | GRAHAM137174 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur James Atkin just before 1914 | GRAHAM137174 | |
| Arthur James Atkin 2713 medal 1914-15 Star | GRAHAM137174 | |
| James Arthur Harradene Atkin Baptism & DoB | GRAHAM137174 | |
| BMD Index July 1886 for James Arthur H Atkin Birth | GRAHAM137174 | |
| ARTHUR JAMES ATKIN MARRIAGE TO MM LETFORD | GRAHAM137174 | |
| Page from Arthur James Atkin WO363 death info. | GRAHAM137174 |
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