World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Edward L. Atkinson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lubbock, Texas
Honored By
A Grateful Dutchman
TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE, 406TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, ANTI-TANK COMPANY, 102ND OZARK DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY ON FEBRUARY 28, 1945 NEAR ERKELENZ ON THE WAY TO THE RHINE. PURPLE HEART. BURIED IN THE NETHERLANDS.