| Regimental number | 2568 |
| Place of birth | Clare, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mylor, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, James William Atkinson, Thornton Street, Dulwich, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'While doing a tour of the front line, near SAILLY LAURETTE, with his Company from June 14th to June 20th 1918 Private ATKINSON displayed cheerfulness and devotion to duty in his capacity as company stretcher bearer. With Private CONLON "MM" he carried out between 10 and 12 stretcher cases from the front line, despite the intense machine-gun fire and heavy barrages from enemy artillery. Private ATKINSON'S work has been admired by the officers and men of the company and no corner was too hot for him to proceed to and render assistance to anyone requiring help. His actions throughout. His actions throughout were ............bravery and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2569 Pte Robert David ATKINSON, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 16 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
