Hilton, Walter –

Son of William and Diana Hilton, of Chequerbent, Westhoughton, Lancashire; husband of Elizabeth Hilton (nee Dootson), of 358, Park Road, Chequerbent, Westhoughton, Lancashire. SDGW incorrectly records theatre of death as Mesopotamia.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hilton
  • Forename: Walter
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Chequerbent, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Westhoughton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 37
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 28th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 18410
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: April 21st, 1915 - 1915-04-21
  • Enlistment location: Atherton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Hill 10 Cemetery, Cape Helles, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: II. B. 20.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Chronicle: 16/10/1915

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