HOW CAPTAIN ATKINSON DIED
Hy Tclceranh-Prcss Association. Christchurch, June ]1. A Uinstchtm-li relative <>r tho late Uiplain b. A. Atkinson lias received a message winch shows that tho report l.hat lie died some time after being wounded was incorrect. Captain Atkinson's sister id. London, cables that on .hmo 5 She- went out to help an officer, who was -apparently wounded, was shot, and "died gloriously, instantly." Last evening tho Wellington Citr Council expressed deep regret concerning tho death of Captain S. A. Atkinson. The Mayor said that Captain Atkinson while hero had dono good work on what used to he known as the War League. His ■cablegram to Tim Dominion- indicated that he had lost none of his enthusiasm or his determination to do his duty. Ilis fxamplc had helped many men to seo their war to enlist and we all were tho better for havi.ifr had in our midst « man who made the sacrifice Captain AlIdnson did.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3111, 15 June 1917, Page 5
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158HOW CAPTAIN ATKINSON DIED Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3111, 15 June 1917, Page 5
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