Atkin Colin Pte 3658372
Personnel Entry
Name Atkin Colin
Army number 3658372
Rank Pte
Decorations
Date of birth Research suggests he was born 12/2/1916 - registered Q1 1916 in Rochdale, Lancashire. Mother's maiden surname Pilkington.
Age 0
Unit Enlisted in the South Lancs Regiment 18/4/40. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry 27/6/40, posted 10th Bn DLI. Served Iceland? Served Normandy? Posted ? Bn DLI on the disbandment of 10th Battalion. Class Z Army Reserve 27/4/1946.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade 27-Jun-40.
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action Research indicates death registered March 2000 in Rochdale, Lancashire, aged 84.
Home address Research indicates a marriage to Miss Annie Newell Q1 1940.
Source table 10DLI