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Edwin Atkinson

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Karen

Karen Report 18 Jul 2008 11:47

Can anyone help me find the date of the marriage of Edwin Atkinson (born c1918 in Castleford, Yorkshire. d1944) to Mollie only information i have on Mollie is, from Keighly Yorkshire. Many Thanks, Karen

Langdon Lass

Langdon Lass Report 18 Jul 2008 11:51


For reference - this could be Edwins birth. Pontefract registration district includes Castleford.

Births Mar 1918

Atkinson Edwin mothers maiden name Evans Pontefract 9c 258

LL

Langdon Lass

Langdon Lass Report 18 Jul 2008 12:00

This looks like Edwins death, so sad.

Casualty Details
Name: ATKINSON, EDWIN
Initials: E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 26
Date of Death: 22/01/1944
Service No: 4690836
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Atkinson; husband of Mollie Atkinson, of Keighley, Yorkshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI, H, 5.
Cemetery: MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY

Langdon Lass

Langdon Lass Report 18 Jul 2008 12:02

Karen,


Did Edwin and Mollie have any children, if so when was the eldest born?

LL

Langdon Lass

Langdon Lass Report 18 Jul 2008 12:13

Hi Karen,

This looks like the marriage -

Jan/March 1941 Keighley 9a 619
Edwin Atkinson to Mollie Knight.

LL

Karen

Karen Report 18 Jul 2008 16:28

Thank You very much LL, you have the right people this means I can now order the certificates.Not sure about children and we did know he died in Italy thanks. Sorry didnt answer before now, looking after my Grandson so its been difficult. Will be back on tonight. best wishes Karen