Basic Details Surname Atkinson Forenames Derek Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Derrik Chapman War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes CWGC records that War Auxiliary Police Messenger Derrik Chapman Atkinson, son of Melita Phillipa Atkinson and the late Francis William Atkinson, died at his home 11 Park Avenue Grimsby on 13/4/1942, aged 16. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Police Unit (Primary - Stated) Messenger Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Grimsby Country of burial England Town of burial Grimsby Year of death 1942 Month of death April Day of death 13 Age at death 16