| Regimental number | 471 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Thomas Atkinson, Tynedale, Ajana, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 24 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 December 1918 |
