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Rifleman 54126 Arthur BURTON - 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
January 1915 at Rugby
Commonwealth War Graves Page
SWFHS War Memorial(s)
Other War Memorial(s)
Previous Regiments/Units
Private 12487 King's Royal Rifle Corps
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
Between 9th and 16th August 1916 the battalion was based in the area of La Manse and had been holding the support line in the area between Fontaine Houck on the right and Ermitage on the left. There was no engagement with the enemy except that on the14th the area being held by the battalion was heavily gas shelled causing 66 casualties. It is believed that this is what led to Arthur's death at the 62nd Casualty Clearing Station.
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| Area Map | Arneke British Cemetery |
| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Jun Qtr 1899 Hillmorton (6d 659)
Baptism Date & Place
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Parents
William and Sarah both deceased
Wife & Marriage
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Children
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Occupation(s)
- 1911 - School
Schools & Colleges
Address History
- 1901 - The Green, Long Lawford
- 1911 - Harborough Magna
Other Information
By 1911 Arthur was a foster child in the care of John & Pricilla Howe of Harborough Magna. His next of kin was his sister Miss Ada Burton, of 283 Harrow Road, Maida Hill, London.
