Paton, Walter –

Son of Walter and Mrs. Paton, of 7, Park Street, Galashiels. Formerly Private 14438, Cameron Highlanders; formelry 112202, Royal Engineers. Commissioned 28/08/1917. Reported wounded and missing since 26/10/1917 and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Paton
  • Forename: Walter
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 34
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: October 26th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Unit: 2nd/5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Poelcapelle British Cemetery,
  • CWGC reference: XXXV. F. 19.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 24/01/1919 31/01/1919
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 8e* 8a*

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