Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William James Atkinson
In memory of:
Pilot Officer William James Atkinson
March 11, 1942
Military Service
J/6131
22
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Defence Medal, General Service Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Additional Information
February 27, 1920
Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
September 12, 1940
Vancouver, British Columbia
Son of Arthur and Clara (née Waddell) Atkinson of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Husband of Audrey (née Herlock), Aylsham, England. Brother of Charles. He enjoyed softball, football, basketball, tennis, swimming, and meterology.
Commemorated on Page 55 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BURY CEMETERY (HUNTS)
Huntingdonshire, United Kingdom
Row A. Grave 23.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Newspaper clipping – From the Vancouver Province c.1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Details
Newspaper clipping – From a WW2 issue of the Vancouver Province newspaper c1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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