| Regimental number | 1700 |
| Place of birth | Trunkey New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Trunkey Creek via Newbridge, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Atkins, Trunkey Creek via Newbridge, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 15 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 5 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 June 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1368 James John ATKINS, 12th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 4 October 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
