Husband of Dorothy Burton (nee Booth), of 112, Partington Lane, Swinton, Lancashire. Previously served as 1231, Cameron Highlanders in the Nile Campaign, Sudan Campaign and South African Campaign. Re-enlisted for War Service. Wounded at Ypres 02/05/1915. Survivor of the Royal Edward sinking. Lost his right leg at Sulva Bay.
Burton, Robert John –
Personal details
- Surname: Burton
- Forename: Robert John
- Date of birth: May 28th, 1866
- Birth place: Not known
- Place of residence: Not known
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 4891
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: August 18th, 1914 - 1914-08-18
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known