Born on 2 October 1896 in London, England - son of James Atkinson, Auburn, USA - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no present or past military service, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 35 inches, medium dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.
Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 4 October 1915 (number 633091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 24 March 1918 - invalided to England on 7 April 1918.
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