Sunday 21 January 2007

Private George Victor Atkins

Born on 15 June 1897 in Oakleaf, Ontario - son of Mrs. Rhoda Atkins, Oakleaf, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, no current or past military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, ches tof 36.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Church of England.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 28 January 1916 (number 639490) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 28 June 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 5 April 1918 - wounded on 27 April 1918 - wounded on 29 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 October 1918.

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