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We remember John Atkins
We remember John Atkins
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1914
enlistment
Alexander Palace
United Kingdom
Source:93358
12th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
567
King Edwards Horse
Source:93358
12th August 1914 - 9th July 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:93358
22nd February 1916 - 11th June 1919
service
British Army
Private
GS/142659
Royal Fusiliers
Source:93358
1951
death
Ealing, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:93358
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Atkins |
| Source | 93358 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/142659 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 567 | King Edwards Horse | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth HOBBIS | mother | ||
| Robert ATKINS | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-12 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Horse | Peter34996 |
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