RDM3 David Lawrence Atkinson
Service #: 8411937, U.S. Navy
Entered Service From: Texas
Date of Death: November 30, 1944 of injuries, aboard the U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit. He received his injuries when his ship, the U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569), was attacked by Japanese planes on 29 November 1944 in the mouth of Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Buried: Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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1930 United States Federal Census (02 April 1930): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 1B, family 21, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (5 Texas).
1940 United States Federal Census (05 April 1940): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 4A, household 73, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (15 Texas). His family had lived in the same house in 1935.
David Lawrence Atkinson (18, 05 June 1924 Port Arthur, Texas), a resident of 2324 10th St., Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. N-449, Order No. 12411) on 30 June 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas. David was unemployed. He listed his mother, Elsie Atkinson, as the person who would always know his address. David was described as 6 ft., 165 lbs., of light complexion, with brown eyes and brown hair.
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David Lawrence Atkinson (S/N 841 19 37) enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 20 January 1943 in Houston, Texas.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 30 September 1943
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board on 29 April 1943.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 31 January 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 January 1944 to RS San Francisco FFAA by SubComSerForPac
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 31 March 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board the U.S.S. Aulick on 17 March 1944 from RecSta, San Francisco, Calif.
On 29 November, while on antisubmarine patrol in the east entrance to Leyte Gulf, the U.S.S. Aulick was attacked at 1750 by six Japanese planes. One peeled off and dived toward the destroyer, dropped a bomb close aboard, then exploded on hitting the water approximately 20 yards off the destroyer's port bow. Another aircraft approached and struck the starboard side of the bridge with its wingtip, continued forward and downward, and exploded near the bow just above the main deck. The explosion set the number 2 gun and handling room on fire. Metal fragments killed several men on the bridge and flying bridge.
"There were 97 casualties – of these 28 died within the first few minutes; 3 received treatment but died within a few hours; 65 were transferred to an emergency hospital ship in favorable condition. One man is missing."
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson
Diagnosis: Wound, Lacerated, Abdomen – probably fatal
Transferred to LST 464 for treatment and disposition
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 November 1944 to U.S.S. LST 464.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) received 30 November 1944 from U.S.S. Aulick, for treatment; died 30 November 1944 aboard U.S.S. LST 464 of wounds received in enemy action.
He was first buried on 30 November 1944 in the U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery, Tacloban #1, Leyte, Philippine Islands. After the war (1945) his remains were brought to 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands). In the autumn of 1947 his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, (mother, Mrs. Nancy Elsie Atkinson) Radarman, Third Class, David Lawrence Atkinson remains were brought back to the US and he was buried in his final resting place in the Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
Service #: 8411937, U.S. Navy
Entered Service From: Texas
Date of Death: November 30, 1944 of injuries, aboard the U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit. He received his injuries when his ship, the U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569), was attacked by Japanese planes on 29 November 1944 in the mouth of Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Buried: Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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1930 United States Federal Census (02 April 1930): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 1B, family 21, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (5 Texas).
1940 United States Federal Census (05 April 1940): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 4A, household 73, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (15 Texas). His family had lived in the same house in 1935.
David Lawrence Atkinson (18, 05 June 1924 Port Arthur, Texas), a resident of 2324 10th St., Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. N-449, Order No. 12411) on 30 June 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas. David was unemployed. He listed his mother, Elsie Atkinson, as the person who would always know his address. David was described as 6 ft., 165 lbs., of light complexion, with brown eyes and brown hair.
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David Lawrence Atkinson (S/N 841 19 37) enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 20 January 1943 in Houston, Texas.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 30 September 1943
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board on 29 April 1943.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 31 January 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 January 1944 to RS San Francisco FFAA by SubComSerForPac
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 31 March 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board the U.S.S. Aulick on 17 March 1944 from RecSta, San Francisco, Calif.
On 29 November, while on antisubmarine patrol in the east entrance to Leyte Gulf, the U.S.S. Aulick was attacked at 1750 by six Japanese planes. One peeled off and dived toward the destroyer, dropped a bomb close aboard, then exploded on hitting the water approximately 20 yards off the destroyer's port bow. Another aircraft approached and struck the starboard side of the bridge with its wingtip, continued forward and downward, and exploded near the bow just above the main deck. The explosion set the number 2 gun and handling room on fire. Metal fragments killed several men on the bridge and flying bridge.
"There were 97 casualties – of these 28 died within the first few minutes; 3 received treatment but died within a few hours; 65 were transferred to an emergency hospital ship in favorable condition. One man is missing."
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson
Diagnosis: Wound, Lacerated, Abdomen – probably fatal
Transferred to LST 464 for treatment and disposition
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 November 1944 to U.S.S. LST 464.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) received 30 November 1944 from U.S.S. Aulick, for treatment; died 30 November 1944 aboard U.S.S. LST 464 of wounds received in enemy action.
He was first buried on 30 November 1944 in the U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery, Tacloban #1, Leyte, Philippine Islands. After the war (1945) his remains were brought to 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands). In the autumn of 1947 his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, (mother, Mrs. Nancy Elsie Atkinson) Radarman, Third Class, David Lawrence Atkinson remains were brought back to the US and he was buried in his final resting place in the Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
RDM3 David Lawrence Atkinson
Service #: 8411937, U.S. Navy
Entered Service From: Texas
Date of Death: November 30, 1944 of injuries, aboard the U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit. He received his injuries when his ship, the U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569), was attacked by Japanese planes on 29 November 1944 in the mouth of Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Buried: Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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1930 United States Federal Census (02 April 1930): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 1B, family 21, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (5 Texas).
1940 United States Federal Census (05 April 1940): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 4A, household 73, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (15 Texas). His family had lived in the same house in 1935.
David Lawrence Atkinson (18, 05 June 1924 Port Arthur, Texas), a resident of 2324 10th St., Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. N-449, Order No. 12411) on 30 June 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas. David was unemployed. He listed his mother, Elsie Atkinson, as the person who would always know his address. David was described as 6 ft., 165 lbs., of light complexion, with brown eyes and brown hair.
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David Lawrence Atkinson (S/N 841 19 37) enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 20 January 1943 in Houston, Texas.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 30 September 1943
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board on 29 April 1943.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 31 January 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 January 1944 to RS San Francisco FFAA by SubComSerForPac
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 31 March 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board the U.S.S. Aulick on 17 March 1944 from RecSta, San Francisco, Calif.
On 29 November, while on antisubmarine patrol in the east entrance to Leyte Gulf, the U.S.S. Aulick was attacked at 1750 by six Japanese planes. One peeled off and dived toward the destroyer, dropped a bomb close aboard, then exploded on hitting the water approximately 20 yards off the destroyer's port bow. Another aircraft approached and struck the starboard side of the bridge with its wingtip, continued forward and downward, and exploded near the bow just above the main deck. The explosion set the number 2 gun and handling room on fire. Metal fragments killed several men on the bridge and flying bridge.
"There were 97 casualties – of these 28 died within the first few minutes; 3 received treatment but died within a few hours; 65 were transferred to an emergency hospital ship in favorable condition. One man is missing."
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson
Diagnosis: Wound, Lacerated, Abdomen – probably fatal
Transferred to LST 464 for treatment and disposition
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 November 1944 to U.S.S. LST 464.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) received 30 November 1944 from U.S.S. Aulick, for treatment; died 30 November 1944 aboard U.S.S. LST 464 of wounds received in enemy action.
He was first buried on 30 November 1944 in the U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery, Tacloban #1, Leyte, Philippine Islands. After the war (1945) his remains were brought to 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands). In the autumn of 1947 his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, (mother, Mrs. Nancy Elsie Atkinson) Radarman, Third Class, David Lawrence Atkinson remains were brought back to the US and he was buried in his final resting place in the Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
Service #: 8411937, U.S. Navy
Entered Service From: Texas
Date of Death: November 30, 1944 of injuries, aboard the U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit. He received his injuries when his ship, the U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569), was attacked by Japanese planes on 29 November 1944 in the mouth of Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Buried: Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
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1930 United States Federal Census (02 April 1930): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 1B, family 21, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (5 Texas).
1940 United States Federal Census (05 April 1940): Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (sheet 4A, household 73, 2324 Tenth Street) - David Atkinson (15 Texas). His family had lived in the same house in 1935.
David Lawrence Atkinson (18, 05 June 1924 Port Arthur, Texas), a resident of 2324 10th St., Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. N-449, Order No. 12411) on 30 June 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas. David was unemployed. He listed his mother, Elsie Atkinson, as the person who would always know his address. David was described as 6 ft., 165 lbs., of light complexion, with brown eyes and brown hair.
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David Lawrence Atkinson (S/N 841 19 37) enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 20 January 1943 in Houston, Texas.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 30 September 1943
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board on 29 April 1943.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Prince William (CVE-31) – 31 January 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 January 1944 to RS San Francisco FFAA by SubComSerForPac
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 31 March 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) first received on board the U.S.S. Aulick on 17 March 1944 from RecSta, San Francisco, Calif.
On 29 November, while on antisubmarine patrol in the east entrance to Leyte Gulf, the U.S.S. Aulick was attacked at 1750 by six Japanese planes. One peeled off and dived toward the destroyer, dropped a bomb close aboard, then exploded on hitting the water approximately 20 yards off the destroyer's port bow. Another aircraft approached and struck the starboard side of the bridge with its wingtip, continued forward and downward, and exploded near the bow just above the main deck. The explosion set the number 2 gun and handling room on fire. Metal fragments killed several men on the bridge and flying bridge.
"There were 97 casualties – of these 28 died within the first few minutes; 3 received treatment but died within a few hours; 65 were transferred to an emergency hospital ship in favorable condition. One man is missing."
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson
Diagnosis: Wound, Lacerated, Abdomen – probably fatal
Transferred to LST 464 for treatment and disposition
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. Aulick (DD 569) – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) transferred 29 November 1944 to U.S.S. LST 464.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls – U.S.S. LST 464 Special Medical Unit – 30 November 1944
RdM3c David Lawrence Atkinson (841-19-37) received 30 November 1944 from U.S.S. Aulick, for treatment; died 30 November 1944 aboard U.S.S. LST 464 of wounds received in enemy action.
He was first buried on 30 November 1944 in the U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery, Tacloban #1, Leyte, Philippine Islands. After the war (1945) his remains were brought to 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands). In the autumn of 1947 his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin, (mother, Mrs. Nancy Elsie Atkinson) Radarman, Third Class, David Lawrence Atkinson remains were brought back to the US and he was buried in his final resting place in the Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
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