Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Memorial Plaque (William Alexander Atkins) very fine £50-£70

William Alexander Atkins was born in Sapperton, British Columbia, Canada in May 1886. He was employed as a Rancher prior to serving with the 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front. Corporal Atkins was killed in action on the Western Front, 27 September 1916, ‘Killed in Action - this non-commissioned officer was found dead in Hessian Trench, Somme. There were no marks of wounds on his body, so it was concluded he died from shell shock.’

Corporal Atkins is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.