Born Loughborough, Leicestershire, 1898. Eldest Son of Alfred and Mary Jane Atkin, of 59, Campbell Street, Hull (War Pension address). He had two brothers and two sisters.
Enlisted at Beverley. Served in the 1st Cameronian (Scottish Rifles). Killed in action, on 21/09/1918, aged 19. Buried in France.
His army effects were left to his mother, Mary Jane.
| Name | John Henry Atkin |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Loughborough, Leics |
| Death Date | 21 Sep 1918 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Beverley, Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Cameronian (Scottish Rifles) |
| Battalion | 1st Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 203222 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
JOHN HENRY
Military Number:
203222
Rank:
Private
Date Died
21/09/1918
Place died:
VILLERS HILL BRITISH CEMETERY, VILLERS-GUISLAIN, FRANCE
Age:
19
