J Atkinson is remembered on the Skelton War Memorial, the Skelton
Church plaque and on the CWGC website.
The 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment were formed in August 1914 in
Northallerton.
They became part of the 150th Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Division.
After landing at Boulogne on the 14th May 1915, the Division took part
in most of the actions on the Western Front.
Pte Atkinson died of wounds. The 4th Battalion had been in the line at Kemmel since April 1916 and some Men had been caught by "friendly
fire" a few days previously.
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