ALBERT ATKINSON

Rank:	Pioneer
Service Number:	37837.
Regiment:	21st Signal Company Royal Engineers Formerly: 5th Bn. Cheshire Regiment.
Killed In Action	Tuesday 28th May 1918
Age	21
From	Knutsford.
County Memorial	Knutsford
Commemorated\Buried	Hermonville Military Cemetery Grave\Panel Ref: III.C.2.
Country	France

Albert's Story.

Albert Atkinson was born in Knutsford in 1897, the son of James (a caretaker/postman) and Eliza Atkinson of Green Street, Knutsford.

Albert initially enlisted in the 5^th Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment but was transferred to the 21^st Signals Company of the Royal Engineers, becoming Private no. 37837.

Albert was killed in action on the 28^th May 1918.

Researched and compiled by Tony Davies.