George William Atkinson

Able Seaman. Tyneside Z/9371. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

HMS Egmont, RN Depot (Port Said)

Born: 1892 in Golcar.

Son of John and Annie.

Brother of James, Frank, Whiteley and Caroline.

Address: 94 West End Road, Golcar.

Occupation: Weaver at Messrs Ben Hall & Sons, Milnsbridge.

Enlisted in the Navy March 1916.

Accidently drowned at sea 8th August 1918 aged 26.

Buried at Port Said War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. Plot L. Grave 7.

George was connected to Golcar Baptist Chapel and was a member of the Bible Class. His name is on the Roll of Honour in St John's Church and Golcar Baptist.