Wilf Atkinson
| Wilf Atkinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Wilfred George Atkinson | ||
| Date of birth | 9 April 1920 | ||
| Date of death | 12 August 1943 (aged 23) | ||
| Place of death | over Sicily | ||
| Original team(s) | Hampton | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1942 | Carlton | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1942 season. | |||
Wilfred George "Wilf" Atkinson (9 April 1920 – 12 August 1943) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II, and was killed in action when his bomber was shot down over Sicily in 1943.
See also
Sources
- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Wilf Atkinson's statistics from AFL Tables
- http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?ServiceId=R&VeteranId=1013114
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