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Son of Charles and Linnie Atkinson. Husband of Edna Jean (Aroitt) Atkinson.
Atkinson Lake, Northwest Territories was named after George Atkinson.
On 30 July 1943, 3 Canadian Infantry Brigade was attacking Catenenuava. Lieutenant Atkinson's platoon was detailed to make a crossing over the dried river bed to the southwest of the town in order that close support weapons could get across to support the attacking infantry.
This officer organized and led his platoon in a very gallant manner. His personal example of courage was largely responsible for the successful completion of the road, although the work was carried out under continuous mortar and shell fire. As the task was completed, this officer lost his left arm and suffered mutilation of the right arm. In spite of this, he continued to command his platoon until all other casualties and the rest of the platoon were evacuated.
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Photo of George Eaton Atkinson
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Photo of George Atkinson
In Memory of the men from Norfolk County who gave their lives in World War II.<P> Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of George Eaton Atkinson
From the Toronto Telegram September 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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From the Toronto Star September 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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From the Toronto Star April 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Memorial
In Memory of the men from Norfolk County who gave their lives in World War II.<P> Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me. -
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Agira Canadian War Cemetery
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Photo 2 of Agira Canadian War Cemetery
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View of Mt. Enna
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Grave marker
Grave marker from George Atkinson's grave at Agira Canadian War Cemetery.
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Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
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Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant George Eaton Atkinson
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 132 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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