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We remember Frederick William Atkinson
We remember Frederick William Atkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Mary A Atkinson
Source:8498017
1895
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8498017
1901
1901
location
4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498018
1901
1902
sibling
George Atkinson
Source:8498018
1902
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8498018
1911
1911
location
4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498018
1911
1918
service
British Army
Private
47803
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Lan Fus and 2nd Lan Fus 47803
Source:8498156
1918
1919
location
4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503235
23rd April 1919
1919
dates
Age 20
Source:8498022
1919
1919
hospitalisation
Death was due to pressure on the spinal cord from the fracture and dislocation of the lower neck region.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8503238
April 1919
employment
Worker
Messrs J Preston and Sons
Source:8544414
hospitalisation
Hospital/Institution
Source:8503236
service
British Army
Private
47803
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:95510
1919
death
Died of wounds
Fell from aerial flight at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Died of a fractured spine. Coroner (Mr John Parker) entered a verdict of accidental death.
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:7193201
Source:8503236
Source:8498161
23rd April 1919
burial
Fleetwood
Lancashire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Grave 41
Source:8503238
Source:8498177
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 95510 |
| First Names | F. |
| Initials | F |
| Source | 95510 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 4 Westby Grove, Fleetwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 47803 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 47803 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st Lan Fus and 2nd Lan Fus 47803 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Atkinson | mother | ||
| Fred Atkinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Atkinson | sister | 1895 | |
| George Atkinson | brother | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Frederick William Atkinson - Killed - part 1Published in Fleetwood Express – 26 Apr 1919Contributed by:
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Frederick William Atkinson - Killed - part 2Published in Fleetwood Express – 26 Apr 1919Contributed by:
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Pte. F W Atkinson - Buried with Military HonoursPublished in Fleetwood Express – 30 Apr 1919Contributed by:
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Pte. F W Atkinson - Funeral (1)Published in Fleetwood Chronicle - 29 Apr 1919Contributed by:
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Pte. F W Atkinson - Funeral (2)Published in Fleetwood Chronicle - 29 Apr 1919Contributed by:
Fleetwood63833
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Fleetwood64124 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood64124 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood64124 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Fleetwood64124 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism 27 November 1898 | Fleetwood64124 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Awards Rolls 1914-1920 | Fleetwood64124 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Fleetwood64124 | |
| Commonwealth War Grave Commission - Grave Records | Fleetwood64124 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Cenotaph | Fleetwood64124 | |
| Frederick William Atkinson - Killed - part 1 | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Frederick William Atkinson - Killed - part 2 | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Pte. F W Atkinson - Buried with Military Honours | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Pte. F W Atkinson - Funeral (1) | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Pte. F W Atkinson - Funeral (2) | Fleetwood63833 |
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