SGT Ralph Atkinson, 42nd Infantry Div, US AEF -- Ouachita County Courthouse, Camden AR
N 33° 35.061 W 092° 49.803
15S E 515769 N 3716083
This memorial plaque honoring SGT Ralph Atkinson, 42nd Infantry Div, US AEF, at the Ouachita County Courthouse in downtown Camden AR.
Waymark Code: WMX112
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2017
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This specific veteran memorial is located on the south side of the Ouachita County Courthouse along Jackson Street SW in downtown Camden. It is one of over a dozen veteran and war memorials installed at this courthouse.
The memorial reads as follows:
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
Ralph Atkinson, serial number 98612
Infantry, 42nd Infantry Division, US Army
in France, October 16, 1918
During the attack on the Cote-de-Chatillon, Sgt. Atkinson, in command of the Stokes Mortar Platoon, together with three other soldiers, was advancing with the first wave of the assault, when, on nearing the objective, he discovered about 250 of the enemy forming for a counterattack. At this juncture he and his party advanced with a Stokes Mortar, under heavy fire, to a position where he could get a fair field of fire, set up the mortar, and opened a murderous fire on the approaching enemy, dispersing them and every direction, is quick action good judgment, and leadership undoubtedly not only broke up the enemy counterattack but inflicted severe losses on the enemy. He showed extraordinary heroism and courage at a critical time.
The recipient is a resident of Camden, Arkansas."
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Camden Historical Advisory Commission
2008
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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