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Soldier – Atkinson, Ernest – Killed in Action

June 1917

Mexborough and Swinton Times June 30, 1917.

Private Ernest Atkinson

Official news been received of the death in action of private Ernest Atkinson (Camerons) who was killed instantaneously by a shell.

He was a very popular young man, and well known in club circles

From C. W.G.C. : (probably)

Rank: Private
Service No: S/23910
Date of Death: 12/04/1917
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders 7th Bn.

Grave Reference: C. 2.
Cemetery: GOUROCK TRENCH CEMETERY, TILLOY-LES-MOFFLAINES