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NAME: Atkins, William

RANK: Corporal

UNIT: Rifle Brigade

BATTALION ETC: 1st Battalion

REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 4550

HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH: Died of wounds 22nd October 1914

WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, Nord, France

OTHER INFORMATION: Born about 1895 at Portsmouth. Son of William Henry & Susan Ann Atkins of 36 Finsbury Street, Buckland, Portsmouth. In 1911 family living at 8 Jersey Road, Buckland, Portsmouth. Born: Landport, Hants. Enlisted: Gosport, Hants. Resided: Portsmouth, Hants.