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Atkinson, W.H., F/Sgt., 1941

Photo: Vin Mullen

In Jarrow Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

524024 Flight Sergeant
W. H. Atkinson
Observer
Royal Air Force
19th October 1941 Age 25

His brother George. R.A.F.
Was killed 16.8.1940. Age 26
And James. Merchant Navy.
Lost at sea 17.3.1942. Age 22
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Vin Mullen has provided the following:

William Hunter Atkinson. 23 Squadron Royal Air Force. Lived Jarrow. Son of Andrew Cosser Mather Atkinson and Louisa Atkinson (nee Hunter)

Death recorded on BMD Deaths Dec 1941. William H. Atkinson age 24 S.Shields 10a 1025

He is remembered at Jarrow on J2.03 and J2.07


The CWGC entry for Flight Sergeant Atkinson

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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