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We remember Randal Atkinson
We remember Randal Atkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
employment
Butcher
Holmfirth
United Kingdom
Source:97530
5th April 1911
service
British Army
Gunner
117807
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:97530
1917
death
Killed in Action
Two Holmfirth men were killed with this Battery on this day, Randal Atkinson, and Ben Maude of Fulstone. They are buried at Feuchy British Cemetery, Pas de Calais
Source:7288207
Source:97530
25th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7288207
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Randal |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 97530 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 117807 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Atkinson | mother | ||
| Thomas Atkinson | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-07-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Book CoverA book detailing the 3,439 servicemen of Huddersfield and district who gave their lives during the First World War
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Book Cover of Life Story SourceA book which tells the story of the village of New Mill in West Yorkshire during WW1 and tells the stories of the 34 men commemorated on the New Mill War Memorial.Contributed by:
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Gunner Randal AtkinsonPhoto of Randal Atkinson hanging in the Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, Holmfirth ,Contributed by:
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Randal AtkinsonDetail of photo hanging the the Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, West YorkshireContributed by:
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Randal AtkinsonPhoto of Randal Atkinson in Holmfirth Express 12 May 1917
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Communities
Communities
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Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, HolmfirthMore about Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, Holmfirth
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Holy Trinity Parish Church, Holmfirth, West YorkshireMore about Holy Trinity Parish Church, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
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Christ Church, New Mill, West YorkshireMore about Christ Church, New Mill, West Yorkshire
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Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Fulstone PanelMore about Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Fulstone Panel
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield’s Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Photos on the Wall: A Short History of New Mill and the Great War | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Holmfirth Express 12 May 1917 | Holmfirth126389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Book Cover | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Book Cover of Life Story Source | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Gunner Randal Atkinson | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Randal Atkinson | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Randal Atkinson | Holmfirth126389 |
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