Basic Details Surname Atkinson Forenames Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He enlisted in May 1916 and died when he was hit by shell splinters while on a working party. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224, 2647 and 2670. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Potijze Chateau Grounds British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action