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We remember Thomas Atkinson
We remember Thomas Atkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1909
enlistment
Pontefract
United Kingdom
Source:9585312
13th March 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private
10016
Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:9585312
13th March 1909
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:98066
15th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
10016
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:9585312
16th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
10016
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:9585312
23rd April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound left leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9585312
October 1915
1916
discharge
Source:9583974
25th June 1916
sibling
Arthur Atkinson
Source:9585312
sibling
Emily Parkin
Source:9585312
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Atkinson |
| Source | 98066 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10016 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10016 | King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 10016 | King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| George Atkinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Atkinson | brother | ||
| Emily Parkin | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-03-13 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-03-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Thomas Atkinson.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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