Name
Horace Atkins
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
30/12/1915
24
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Able Seaman
J/1820
Royal Navy
H.M.S. Natal
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
ROSSKEEN PARISH CHURCHYARD EXTENSIONS (OR BURIAL GROUND)
Row C, Grave 36.
United Kingdom
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
St James' Church Memorial, Watford Fields
Pre War
His parents are currently unknown.
Horace was born 12 May 1891 in Watford, and resided in Watford.
On the 1901 Census, aged 9 he lived in Watford, with his grandmother Rose ATKINS. On the 1911 Census, an Able Seaman aged 19, he was aboard H.M.S. Hogue stationed in Margate, Kent.
Wartime Service
He enlisted 12 May 1909 for a period of 12 years: a grocer’s porter, 5’7½” tall. He joined H.M.S. Natal 17 September 1912 and was lost when Natal was sunk by an internal explosion near Cromarty. His aunt, Mrs Rose A STONE of Watford, and his mother Mrs W LAYTON of Maida Vale, London W, were both notified of his death. He was entitled to the Victory, British War and Star medals.
Acknowledgments
Sue Carter (Research) and Watford Museum (ROH on line via www.ourwatfordhistory.org.uk)
