ATKINSON, Charles Blakeley
| Service Number: | 2568 |
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| Enlisted: | 14 January 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Clare, South Australia, 20 July 1889 |
| Home Town: | Mylor, Adelaide Hills, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Mount Burr, South Australia, 9 January 1950, aged 60 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
West Terrace Cemetery (AIF Section) Kendrew Oval |
| Memorials: | Cowell Men from Franklin Harbour WW1 Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 14 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2568, 32nd Infantry Battalion | |
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| 25 Mar 1916: | Involvement Private, 2568, 32nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Shropshire embarkation_ship_number: A9 public_note: '' | |
| 25 Mar 1916: | Embarked Private, 2568, 32nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Shropshire, Adelaide |
Military Medal
During the night attack on 28/29th July astride the Bray-Corbie Road, Pte. Atkinson while doing Stretcher Bearing displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty.
Pt. Atkinson moved around his Company throughout the operation, careless of his own personal danger and did wonders towards cheering and bandaging wounded men and carrying them to the rear.
When no assistance was available Pte. Atkinson himself carried Corporal Lannigan a distance of 600 to 700 yards to the Stretcher Bearer relay post though a very heavy barrage, and throughout displayed marked courage and perseverance in the carrying out of his duties.
The example set by Pte. Atkinson to all ranks was very fine and was a source of great inspiration and deserving of the highest praise.
Submitted 2 February 2016 by Faithe Jones
Biography
Son of James William ATKINSON and Annie nee ASHBY
Awarded Military Medal
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