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We remember Herbert Watson Atkinson
We remember Herbert Watson Atkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Ruth Atkinson
Source:8481405
1870
1873
1875
sibling
John William Atkinson
Source:8481405
1875
1878
sibling
Margaret Helen Atkinson
Source:8481405
1878
1891
employment
Railway Carriage Builder
Source:8481405
1891
1891
location
30 Scott Street, York
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8481405
1891
1895
marriage
Caroline Reynolds
Source:8481408
1895
1898
children
George William Atkinson
Source:8481401
1898
1899
children
Doris Mabel Atkinson
Source:8481401
1899
1900
children
Edith Atkinson
Source:8481401
1900
1902
children
Violet Atkinson
Source:8481401
1902
1911
location
6 Mornington Road
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8481401
1911
enlistment
Huddersfield
United Kingdom
Source:8481399
service
British Army
Private
3/11427
West Riding Regiment
Source:96276
service
British Army
Serjeant
3/11427
West Riding Regiment
Source:96276
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed whilst leading his men into action
Thiepval, SOMME
France
Source:8481399
Source:8530511
14th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
PIER&FACE 6A&6B
Source:8481397
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Watson |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 8481399 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Scott Street, York | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 6 Mornington Road | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/11427 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3/11427 | West Riding Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George William Atkinson | son | 1898 | |
| Doris Mabel Atkinson | daughter | 1899 | |
| Edith Atkinson | daughter | 1900 | |
| Violet Atkinson | daughter | 1902 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Atkinson | mother | ||
| William Hodgson Atkinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Atkinson | sister | 1870 | |
| John William Atkinson | brother | 1875 | |
| Margaret Helen Atkinson | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Reynolds | wife | 1895 |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Sergeant Atkinson.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Sergeant Herbert Watson Atkinson for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Herbert Watson Atkinson. Address: 6 Mornington Rd, Preston. Occupation: Coach Body Builder. Regiment: Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regt, 8th Battn. Rank and Regimental Number: Sergeant 11427. Date of Death: Sept 14th 1916. Place where killed or injury received: Thiepval - Somme. Remarks: Killed whilst leading his men into action.
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A very happy and loving couple.Caroline and Herbert Watson Atkinson (Bert), with his Lance Corporal's stripe. He was later promoted to Sergeant and, at the time of his death, was being gazetted for a field commission.Contributed by:
David51262
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| www.forces-war-records, record details for Herbert Watson Atkinson | Preston43149 | |
| wwwcwgc website, homepage find war dead | Preston43149 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Sergeant Atkinson. | Preston485 | |
| A very happy and loving couple. | David51262 |
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