Gordon Atkinson (aka “Darkie”) was one of 10 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Atkinson. The family lived in Goodfare AB since 1938. In 1942 Gordon joined the army and was posted overseas. He was wounded in action, but returned safely . While in the Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton, he met his wife, Winona Will who was a nurse in training there. They married in 1948 and lived first in Halcourt, then moved to Goodfare, and in 1962 they moved to Hythe AB. Gordon was a legion member in the Hythe Branch. He had the mail hauling contract in Hythe, and did part-time work at CFS in Beaverlodge. The couple had 10 children: Duane, Daisy, Willie, Charlie, Juanita, Wendy, Darcy, Clifford, Mickey, and Alison.
Enlistment Date: 1942
Regiment: Edmonton 49th
Source: Pioneer Round-Up pg. 61
