Alfred Col Atkinson

Alfred Atkinson

Alfred Atkinson

06 February 1874 • Leeds , West Yorkshire

21 February 1900 • Paardeberg , South African Republic

Alfred Atkinson " Alfred Atkinson " Victoria Cross ( 6 February 1874 – 21 February 1900 ) was an England recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations forces Alfred was born in Armley in Leeds and was the son of James Harland Atkinson ( born 1830 at Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire ) and Margaret Mansfield ( born 1833 at Leeds, Yorkshire )
James Harland Atkinson was a Shoeing Smith in the Royal Artillery.

British Recipient of the Victoria Cross • British Army Recipient of the Victoria Cross • Prestigious award