Airborne Museum in Arnhem requests local knowledge
Can you help the Airborne Museum in Arnhem identify this soldier, who may be from the Spilsby area? Devereux Atkinson was born in Spilsby, one of a large, extended family. At 14, in August 1939, he lied about his age and joined the Royal Norfolk Regiment. He was later recruited by the Paras, 1st Airborne Division, B company, 2nd Battalion. He was dropped over Arnhem, Holland, the eve of the famous battle – only to […]