Ernest William ATKINSON

Regimental number45810
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, G D Atkinson, Makomako, Pahiatua
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Turakina on 26 April 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st 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: 14 May 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 7