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We remember Arnold Atkinson
We remember Arnold Atkinson
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Timeline
1888
1891
location
29 Hawes Street, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6178486
1891
1891
location
55 Beech Street, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6178486
1891
1895
sibling
William Archibald Cochran
Source:8451492
1895
1898
sibling
Ebenezer Cochran
Source:8451492
1898
1899
sibling
Walter Cochran
Source:8451492
1899
1909
service
British Army
Private
2524
Northumberland Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8451476
12th March 1909 - 24th August 1915
1909
location
5 Cowan Street, Blaydon Haughs, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8451492
1909 - 1909
1910
location
Rawalpindi
India
military residence address
Source:6178486
1910 - 1915
1915
discharge
Source:6178542
24th August 1915
1915
location
134 Sycamore Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6178486
1915
1915
marriage
Agnes Ashhurst
Source:6178486
25th December 1915
1916
children
Frances Jane Atkinson
Source:6178486
30th August 1916
1918
children
Arnold Potts Atkinson
Source:6178486
14th October 1918
1934
location
22 Seacombe Avenue, Cullercoats, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6178486
1934 - 7th October 1939
1939
dates
Age 51
Source:6178542
7th October 1939
1939
dates
Age 51
Source:8451478
7th October 1939
service
British Army
Private
2524
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:94423
1939
death
Not War Related
During WW1 before August 1915 Arnold's right arm was amputated at the shoulder. He died of (a) right side heart failure, (B) coronary artery thrombosis age 51. Certified by D.r G.C. Yeoman (Mrs)
Cullercoats, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:6178486
Source:8451478
Source:8451474
7th October 1939
burial
Whitley Bay, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:6178542
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arnold |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 94423 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Sycamore Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1915 | |
| 22 Seacombe Avenue, Cullercoats, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | 1934 - 7th October 1939 | |
| 29 Hawes Street, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| 5 Cowan Street, Blaydon Haughs, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | 1909 - 1909 | |
| 55 Beech Street, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| Rawalpindi | India | military residence address | 1910 - 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2524 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 2524 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Jane Atkinson | daughter | 30th August 1916 | |
| Arnold Potts Atkinson | son | 14th October 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Jane Atkinson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Archibald Cochran | step-brother | 1895 | |
| Ebenezer Cochran | step-brother | 1898 | |
| Walter Cochran | step-brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Ashhurst | wife | 25th December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-03-12 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1939-10-07 | Salvation Army |
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Private No. 2524 Arnold Potts AtkinsonIn uniform at Rawalpindi, India. Arnold enlisted as a regular soldier at Newcastle on Tyne on 12th March 1909 for the 1/5th Northumberland Fusiliers for seven years in the Army and five years in the reserve.
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Atkinson & Cochran residence 1871 1881 1901 censusA map showing family address locations in the Elswick area of Newcastle upon Tyne at the time of census dates shown.Contributed by:
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Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson 1911 census IndiaPrivate 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson with 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers in India at the time of the 1911 censusContributed by:
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Arnold Potts Atkinson with grandson Arnold BruntonArnold Atkinson and grandson Arnold Brunton sitting in front of the air raid shelter in the back garden of No. 22. This was taken a few months before he died on 7th October 1939 when I was about 18 months oldContributed by:
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Arnold Potts Atkinson, Evening Chronicle obituaryArnold Potts Atkinson, obituary in 1939, Evening ChronicleContributed by:
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The grave of Arnold & Agnes AtkinsonThe grave of Arnold Potts Atkinson & his wife Agnes Atkinson nee Ashhurst Grave No. 3302 Section J, Whitley Bay cemetery.Contributed by:
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Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson medal cardPte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson medal card, give date of his entry into Theatre of War (1) France 16.1.1915Contributed by:
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Arnold Potts Atkinson Marriage CertificateArnold Potts Atkinson & Agnes Atkinson nee Ashhurst, Marriage Certificate dated 25.12.1915Contributed by:
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Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson’s Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909Contributed by:
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Soldiers Small Book, 12.3.1909Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson’s Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909Contributed by:
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Soldiers Small Book, 12.3.1909Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson’s Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909Contributed by:
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Soldiers Small Book, 12.3.1909Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson’s Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909Contributed by:
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Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909Arnold Potts Atkinson Brown photo set Soldiers Small Book 4Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private No. 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson | Arnold28288 | |
| Honourably Discharged on 24.8.1915 | Arnold28288 | |
| Atkinson & Cochran residence 1871 1881 1901 census | Arnold28288 | |
| Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson 1911 census India | Arnold28288 | |
| Arnold Potts Atkinson with grandson Arnold Brunton | Arnold28288 | |
| 1901 census Arnold Potts Atkinson age 12 years | Arnold28288 | |
| 1891 census for Arnold Potts Atkinson age 2 years | Arnold28288 | |
| Arnold Potts Atkinson, Evening Chronicle obituary | Arnold28288 | |
| The grave of Arnold & Agnes Atkinson | Arnold28288 | |
| Arnold Potts Atkinson, Birth Certificate 7.6.1888 | Arnold28288 | |
| Pte 2524 Arnold Potts Atkinson medal card | Arnold28288 | |
| Arnold Potts Atkinson, Death Certificate 7.10.1939 | Arnold28288 | |
| Arnold Potts Atkinson Marriage Certificate | Arnold28288 | |
| Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909 | Arnold28288 | |
| Soldiers Small Book, 12.3.1909 | Arnold28288 | |
| Soldiers Small Book, 12.3.1909 | Arnold28288 | |
| Soldiers Small Book, 12.3.1909 | Arnold28288 | |
| Green photo set | Arnold28288 | |
| Green photo set | Arnold28288 | |
| Green photo set | Arnold28288 | |
| Green photo set | Arnold28288 | |
| Green photo set | Arnold28288 | |
| Green photo set | Arnold28288 | |
| Soldiers Small Book 12.3.1909 | Arnold28288 |
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