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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Warrant Officer Class II
JOHN
ATKINSON
3186488
COMPANY -
A
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderors
Date of death
Wednesday, 21 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of John and Susannah Atkinson, of Gateshead, Co. Durham; husband of Mary E. Atkinson, of Gateshead.
HIS STORY
WOII Atkinson was the Company Serjeant Major for A Company.
According to the War Diary for the date of his death. "Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area (CAMBES) damaging buildings and causing casualties. 5 ORs were killed and 11 wounded"
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
IV. F. 4.
Photo Credits:
FindaGrave - Len
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