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We remember Fred Walton
We remember Fred Walton
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7309786
1882
1914
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
2538
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9358104
1st August 1914
1914
location
12 F Block, Alma Barracks, Blackdown, Camberley
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9358104
1st August 1914
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4605551
19th October 1914
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:4605551
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7309786
1916
death
Source:7309786
15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7309786
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Walton |
| Source | 7309786 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 F Block, Alma Barracks, Blackdown, Camberley | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | 2538 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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King's Royal Rifle Corps Officers Boss BugleKing's Royal Rifle Corps Officers Cap Badge
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Keith133517
Communities
Communities
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Alma Barracks, Blackdown Camp, Chertsey, Surrey as printed for 1st January 1915 Electoral RegisterMore about Alma Barracks, Blackdown Camp, Chertsey, Surrey as printed for 1st January 1915 Electoral Register
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey, England, Electoral Register | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King's Royal Rifle Corps Officers Boss Bugle | Keith133517 |
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