| Regimental number | 45810 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, G D Atkinson, Makomako, Pahiatua |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Turakina on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field near Briastre on 11th October 1918. This soldier is a platoon runner, and carried messages from his platoon to Company H.Q. through heavy machine gun fire at close range. He displayed initiative as well as cool courage, and by his successful running, managed to save his platoon from having many casualties.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 7 |