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Robert Burton | |||
| Rank: | Private | Number: | 290777 |
| Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 04th Bn | ||
| Name of Rgt or Ship: | Gordon Highlanders | ||
| Died: | 25/03/1918 | Age: | 19 |
| How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
| Country of burial: | France | ||
| Cemetery or Memorial: | Arras Memorial, Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery | ||
| Town Memorial: | Altrincham | ||
| Extra Information: | |||
Born during the March quarter 1899 in the Barton upon Irwell R.D. - ref: 8c/702, the youngest child of George & Emma Burton. His father died a few months after he was born - aged: 51. 1901 Census - 24 Hullard Street, Stretford. Son - aged: 2 - born: Stretford. Head of household - Emma Burton (mother) Widow - aged: 47 - born: Hulme, Manchester. Plus 9 elder siblings. 1911 Census - 33 Derby Street, Altrincham. Son - aged: 12 - born: Stretford. Head of household - Emma Burton (mother) Widow - aged: 57 - born: Manchester. Also 4 sisters and 2 nieces. St. George's C.of E. School, Altrincham. Enlisted in January 1915. MIC - Original number 3349. Posted to France on the 2nd May 1915. No WO363. Twice wounded and gassed. The 26/04/1918 edition of the local newspaper reported that he was missing since 21/03/1918 and that information about him was requested. The 04/10/1918 edition again appeals for information about him. See also the 27/06/1919 edition of the local newspaper. Commemorated on the family gravestone in Stretford Cemetery. | |||
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| Altrincham & District Roll of Honour | |||
| Broadheath Congregational Church | |||
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