Arthur Albert ATKINS

Regimental number6/884
AddressChristchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs M A Nicholson, Bay Road, Northcote, Auckland
Previous military serviceServed in South Africa (Boer War), 1900-02; Baden Powell Police, 1903-04.
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 7th August, 1915, during the attack on Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles). While advancing up a narrow gully with precipitous sides, his battalion suddenly came on a strongly defended post, which barred the way, and from which a heavy rifle fire was directed on the head of the column. Sergeant Atkins, getting his section in hand, without hesitation rushed the position, captured and held it. He displayed great bravery and coolness, and set a splendid example to all with him.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 29 November 1915

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1

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