Eaton, Mary Ellen –

Wife of John Eaton, formerly of 86, Folds Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Killed when a German submarine torpedoed the White Star liner SS Arabic. Her daughter, Evelyn, aged 15, was travelling with her but was rescued and survived. Interred 26/08/1915 in Bolton (Tonge) Cemetery grave CE. 1. A. 61.

Personal details

  • Surname: Eaton
  • Forename: Mary Ellen
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Female
  • Age of death: 40
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 20th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Civilian

Decorations

  • Service medals: N/A
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 27/08/1915 27/08/1915 25/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 5h* 5g

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