| Regimental number | 14711 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Albert Edward Atkins, Keira, Carr Street, Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Army Service Corps and in 38th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; 6 months Home Service in Army Service Corps; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Unit name | Australian Army Service Corps, 28th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Australian Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 31 October 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 26 December 1917; marched in to AASC Training Depot, 27 December 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 31 May 1918. Taken on strength, 3rd Division Train, 17 July 1918. Marched out to England, 19 May 1919, for return to Australia. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Prinz Hubertus', 3 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 26 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 19 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ATKINS Oswald Jack |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
