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The
Grand Army
of the Republic

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Edward J. Atkinson
Commander
Department of New York
1895


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 Past Dept. Commander Edward J. Atkinson died
the third day of February 1920, at his home in
Yonkers, New York.

Comrade Atkinson was born in New York City
seventy-eight years ago and retained his
residence in that municipality until his recent
retirement from business activities.

In March, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, 83rd
Regiment of New York Volunteers and served
with great credit two years when he was
honorably discharged. He was a brave and
faithful soldier, and fulfilled every requirement
with a marked degree of efficiency during the
entire period of his service.
For over forty years he was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and served the
Organization in various capacities.

For more than thirty years, and at time of his decease, he held the position of Secretary to the
Memorial and Executive Committee of the Grand Army of the Republic in New York City.

 

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