Born Outwood, Yorks, 1899. Son of James and Ada Dornan at 96, English Street Hull (1911 Census) and 15, Pulse Terrace, Marmaduke Street, Hull (War Pension address).
He was a crane Driver. described as 5 foot, 5 inches tall, 118 lbs weight, 37-39 inch chest.
Enlisted at Dewsbury, Yorks, on 12/3/1917. Served with the 16th Notts and Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment. Killed in action on 21/03/1918, aged 19.
Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.
| Name | Walter Atkinson Dorman |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Address | Son of Ada Dorman, of 5, Pulse Terrace, Marmaduke Street, Hull |
| Military Service Region | Yorkshire, North East |
| Regiment |
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). 16th Bn. |
| Death Date | 31 Mar 1918 |
| Service Number | 97893 |
| Corps, Regiment or Unit | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, 16th |
| Title | WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers |
| Description | Prc Ledgers |
| Reference Number | 4/D/12161 |
First name:
WALTER ATKINSON
Military Number:
97893
Rank:
Private
Date Died
21/03/1918
Place died:
Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France
Age:
19
5, Pulse Terrace, Marmaduke Street, Hull, East Yorkshire
Place Buried
