7803 PTE W.ATKINSON 1/E.YORK.R.
William Atkinson
Born Allerston, Yorks
A pre-war Waggoners Lad who lived in Kirkby Moorside
To France 20/9/14 & served with 1st East Yorkshire Regiment
DOW F&F 13/10/14 following the1st East Yorks' engagement at Vieux-Berquin, on the first day of the Battle of Armentières
Buried in Sec-Bois Communal Cemetery, Vieux-Berquin - one of 7 soldiers interned there
Note: The East Yorkshire Regiment were granted the battle honour 'Armentières 1914'
With copy of his Medal Index Card, plus SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: EF
