Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Frederick Cheesebrough Atkinson
In memory of:
Private Frederick Cheesebrough Atkinson
September 29, 1918
Military Service
255052
40
Army
Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
46th Bn.
Military Medal
Additional Information
Son of John and Ruth Westgarth Atkinson, of Greystoke, Penrith, England.
Commemorated on Page 361 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HAYNECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France
II. B. 18.
Haynecourt is a village in the Department of the Nord approximately 6 kilometres north-west of Cambrai and 1 kilometre north of the main Arras to Cambrai road (D939). On the D939 between the villages of Marquion and Raillencourt the HAYNECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY is signposted at the intersection of the D939 and the D16E Bourlon to Haynecourt road. Following signposts the road should be followed towards Haynecourt, then to the left after another 100 meters. This road leads into Haynecourt and the cemetery is to be found just outside the village.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Medals – Military Medal, British War Medal, and Victory Medal to #255052 Pte. F.C.Atkinson, KIA by an enemy sniper on 29 Sep 18 after the breakout from the Canal Du Nord. -
Details
Box – Medals' box for the BWM and VM.
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