| Surname: | Atkinson |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/16013 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/2/1915 to 6/5/15 and 15/9/16 to 26/7/17. Formerly served in the 3 Lancaster Militia, No. 5450, 17/4/1914 re enlisted as a Pte. 5 Royal Lancaster Regt. No. 1668, Born Talbot Road, Blackpool, occupation Labourer. Served Home 17/4/1914 to 13/2/1915, BEF 14/2/1915 to 8/5/1915, Home 9/5/1915 to 14/9/1916, BEF 15/9/1916 to 25/10/1916, Home 26/10/1916 to 28/1/1917, BEF 29/1/1917 to 28/7/1917, Home 29/7/1917,10/4/19 Discharged no longer physically fit for war service. 4/5/1915 sustained GSW to head and left leg.9/8/1918 transferred to MFP, served under APM 5 Area, Halton, Buckinghamshire. Address on discharge: 8 Whiteside Street, Blackpool. Info from Pension Index Cards: Atkinson, James, MFP, No. 16018, 10/4/1919 to discharge, born 1897, single, address: 8 Whiteside Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, disability GSW to head due to 50% and Also:- Atkinson, James MFP, 16013, RAMC, 2017 ?, 10/4/1919, 3/MA/1737. Stamp: Ad 4/4/1919 at 13/9d from 11/4/1919 to 13/4/1919, Chelsea No. MVO 2176, received 26/4/1919. James Atkinson. |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/169 May 16, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B200114. Enlisted 17/4/1914, Discharged 10/4/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 23years 0months. Served abroad. |