WALTON J. G.

John George Walton 

Lance Corporal 41877

10th/11th Bn., Highland Light Infantry
formerly (43980) , Royal Scots

John George Walton died on Friday 22 March 1918, Age 28, and is commemorated on the ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France.

He was born on 23rd October 1889 at Stoney Street, Sutton, to parents Benjamin and Norah Walton. Benjamin Walton was a Hosiery Manufacturer, and a native of Sutton-in-Ashfield, who married Nora Rogers at St Mary's Church, Sutton, in June 1883. At the time of the 1901 census the family were living at 47 Stoney Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield. 

He was also the husband of Millicent Walton, of "Devonia," Alfreton Rd., Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts.

 


Notts Free Press, 26th April 1918

 

mi115.JPG (68537 bytes) In loving memory of
Lce. Cpl. John George Walton
Highland Light Infantry
the beloved husband of
Millicent Walton
killed in action at Ecoust (France)
March 22nd 1918, aged 28 years
Greater love hath no man than this
that he lay down his life for his comrades
Until the day breaks

 

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Researched by Heather Faulkes