| Regimental number | 2367 |
| Place of birth | Carlisle, Cumberland, England |
| School | Castle-Carrock School, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 28 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 32 Clifton Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Cousin, Mr Walter Ronald Eckersley, 32 Clifton Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A66 Uganda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 36 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 36 |
| Place of burial | Bologne Eastern Cemetery (Plot IV, Row A, Grave 15), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 152 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Jane Tailford ATKINSON, Manor Cottages, Noctorum, Birkenhead, England |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |