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We remember Edward Maurice Atkins
We remember Edward Maurice Atkins
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1894
sibling
Dorothy May Atkins
Source:9605726
25th March 1894
1894
location
Foxton, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9605726
24th April 1894
1901
location
The Rectory, Isham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9604290
31st March 1901
1901
education
Secondary Education
Wellingborough School
Wellinborough, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9604899
1901 - 1908
1909
education
BA Cantab:
Part I Mathematics Tripos, and Part II Mechanical Science
St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9605074
1909 - 18th June 1912
1911
location
Beechfield, Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9604299
2nd April 1911
1912
employment
Aritcled pupil, civil engineering
J B Bell
United Kingdom
Source:9604899
17th December 1912 - 30th September 1914
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:9604807
1st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9604899
1st October 1914 - August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
104 Field Company
Source:9604899
August 1915 - 14th January 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9605372
1st September 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded Hooge, Belgium. Shot through left thigh, and suffered compound fracture of thigh, some bone loss, but both legs same length. Bullet entered through interior aspect of thigh.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9605836
14th January 1916 - 25th February 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Continued treatment for wounds, had to undergo several further operations in a variety of hospitals, also contracted erysipelas
Hospital/Institution
Source:9605234
25th February 1916 - 10th March 1920
1917
discharge
Source:9605056
24th October 1917
1918
employment
desk job
Ministry of Munitions
London
United Kingdom
Source:9605234
24th October 1918
1918
location
Heathdene, The Vale, London NW3
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9605234
24th October 1918
1920
employment
Patent Examiner
Patent Office
Holborn, London
United Kingdom
Source:9605114
21st July 1920 - 1950
1921
marriage
Frances A Cannan
Source:9604683
13th September 1921
1924
children
David E Atkins
Source:9604945
1924
1939
location
18 Westbere, Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9604404
29th September 1939
1964
death
Not War Related
Dawlish Hospital, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9535123
Source:9535700
16th September 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Maurice |
| Initials | EM |
| Last Name | Atkins |
| Source | 92744 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Westbere, Hampstead, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Beechfield, Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Foxton, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th April 1894 | |
| Heathdene, The Vale, London NW3 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th October 1918 | |
| The Rectory, Isham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 104 Field Company | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David E Atkins | son | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward James Atkins | father | ||
| Edith Mary Atkins | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy May Atkins | sister | 25th March 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances A Cannan | wife | 13th September 1921 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 |
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