NOK: Mrs Ethel May Atkinson (wife), Bath St, Levin
Parents address: Carrickferg, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Any use of this item must be accompanied by the credit “Adopt an Anzac Project”
| Date of birth: | 13 August 1913 |
| Occupation: | Baker |
| Last known residence: | c/o Mrs F Wollett, Princess St, Levin |
| Cause of death: | Killed in action |
| Place of death: | Western Desert |
| Buried where: | El Alamein War Cemetery. I.C.8 |
| Marriage date: | 1940 |
| Place of marriage: | New Zealand |
| Spouses name: | Ethel May (née Woollett) |
| Date of death: | 24 October1942 |
| Fathers name: | Harry Atkinson |
| Place of birth: | Ireland |
| Mothers name: | Sarah McConnell Atkinson |
| Date of arrival overseas: | 24 March 1941 |
| Theatres of war: | Middle East |
| Place of embarkation: | Wellington |
| Surname: | ATKINSON |
| War memorial: | Levin RSA Memorial |
| Place enlisted: | Palmerston North |
| Christian names: | Harry McConnell |
| Place of arrival overseas: | Egypt |
| Wars: | WW11 |
| Service number: | 14712 |
| Religion: | Chuch of England |
| Date enlisted: | 05 July 1940 |
| Final rank: | Private |
| Regiment or service: | 21st Bn NZ Infantry |
| Embarkation date: | 01 February 1941 |
| User reference: | 11.137 |
| Awards: | 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, 8th Army Clasp, Wat Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal |
