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We remember James Atkinson
We remember James Atkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Sarah Jane Atkinson
Source:7217363
1869
1876
sibling
John Atkinson
Source:7217363
1876
1879
sibling
William Atkinson
Source:7217363
1879
1880
1882
sibling
Annie Atkinson
Source:7217363
1882
1911
marriage
Marion Hilton
Source:9627494
19th August 1911
1916
children
Dora Atkinson
Source:9627505
6th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Source:9612703
6th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
243656
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
2nd/6th Battalion
Source:9612703
6th October 1916 - 8th August 1917
service
British Army
Rifleman
243656
Liverpool Regiment
Source:9612703
1917
death
Source:7217363
8th August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
Etaples Military Cemetery R.561
France
XXII.O.15
Source:9624696
Source:9617574
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 96423 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 243656 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 2nd/6th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 243656 | Liverpool Regiment | Rifleman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Atkinson | daughter | 6th February 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Atkinson - nee Seddon | mother | ||
| John Atkinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Atkinson | sister | 1869 | |
| John Atkinson | brother | 1876 | |
| William Atkinson | brother | 1879 | |
| Annie Atkinson | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Hilton | wife | 19th August 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Methodist |
Media
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James Atkinson birth certificateBirth certificate from the General Register Office.Contributed by:
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Middleton Junction Wesleyan Methodist ChurchThis church was an important part of my grandfather's life.Contributed by:
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James AtkinsonThere's no date indicating when this photo was taken, but it was in the years before he enlisted in 1916.Contributed by:
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James and Marion with their daughter, DoraThis is the only photo ever taken of James, Marion and baby Dora.Contributed by:
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Nominal roll and record of serviceFrom the book 'The History of the 2/6th (Rifle) Battalion “The King's" (Liverpool regiment) 1914-1919' by Capt. C. E. Wurtzburg M.C. (p. 293)Contributed by:
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Houplines RoadThis view of the Houplines road looking towards Armentières is on page 129 of The History of the 2/6th (Rifle) Battalion “The King's" (Liverpool regiment) 1914-1919 by Capt. C. E. Wurtzburg M.C.Contributed by:
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Inspection of the Battalion, Woking, February 1917From The History of the 2/6th (Rifle) Battalion “The King's" (Liverpool regiment) 1914-1919 by Capt. C. E. Wurtzburg M.C. On February 3rd, 1917, we were inspected at Woking by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, who in a short speech wished us all God-speed. (p.28)Contributed by:
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Letter dated 6.8.17This letter was written by Nursing Sister E. Burpee on behalf of James who could not see as a result of mustard gas poisoning.Contributed by:
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Letter dated 7.8.17Nursing Sister Burpee writes again the next day - expressing their concerns for James who is 'dangerously ill'.Contributed by:
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Letter dated 8.8.17Sister Eleanor Burpee writes again notifying Marion that James died that morning.Contributed by:
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Canadian nurses including Eleanor BurpeeThe caption on the photo reads 'A group of CEF Nurses at Valcartier, 1914'.Contributed by:
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Tribute in Church YearbookThe Middleton Junction Methodist Yearbooks during the years of the First World War carry tributes of those members of the congregation killed or injured in the Forces.Contributed by:
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Obituary Middleton Guardian 12th AugustObituariy notices for those killed in the war were listed under the title 'Middleton's Brave Sons' (Photo courtesy of Harold Cunliffe)Contributed by:
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War memorials including the name of James AtkinsoThree memorials have been found which include James Atkinson: one which was original in his own church, one relating to his Trades Union, and one honouring the war dead of is village.Contributed by:
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Marion Atkinson and DoraLHS: Marion Atkinson in 1974; RHS Marion with her daughter, Dora, in 1975Contributed by:
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Gravestone, Etaples Military CemeteryThis is James Atkinson's grave in the Military Cemetery in Etaples. The The cemetery was unveiled on 14 May 1922, by King George V and General Douglas Haig.Contributed by:
Elaine157922 -
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Birth certificate Dora AtkinsonJames and Marion's daughter, born 6th February 1916Contributed by:
Elaine157922
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Great War Project | Elaine157922 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Atkinson in uniform | Elaine157922 | |
| James Atkinson birth certificate | Elaine157922 | |
| Middleton Junction Wesleyan Methodist Church | Elaine157922 | |
| James Atkinson | Elaine157922 | |
| James and Marion with their daughter, Dora | Elaine157922 | |
| Nominal roll and record of service | Elaine157922 | |
| Houplines Road | Elaine157922 | |
| Inspection of the Battalion, Woking, February 1917 | Elaine157922 | |
| Letter dated 6.8.17 | Elaine157922 | |
| Letter dated 7.8.17 | Elaine157922 | |
| Letter dated 8.8.17 | Elaine157922 | |
| Canadian nurses including Eleanor Burpee | Elaine157922 | |
| Tribute in Church Yearbook | Elaine157922 | |
| Obituary Middleton Guardian 12th August | Elaine157922 | |
| War memorials including the name of James Atkinso | Elaine157922 | |
| Marion Atkinson and Dora | Elaine157922 | |
| Gravestone, Etaples Military Cemetery | Elaine157922 | |
| Church record of Marriage | Elaine157922 | |
| Birth certificate Dora Atkinson | Elaine157922 |
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