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We remember James Walton
We remember James Walton
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7615219
21st January 1919
1920
marriage
Mary Clapham
Source:7614264
3rd April 1920
1927
children
Myra Walton
Source:7614557
31st March 1927
service
British Army
Private
21276
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4606454
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
21276
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4606454
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:7614557
1953
death
Not War Related
Acute heart failure, due to coronary artheroma and myocardial fibrosis - chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bingley
United Kingdom
Source:7614264
15th September 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Walton |
| Source | 4606454 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21276 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 21276 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myra Walton | daughter | 31st March 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kennedy | mother | ||
| James Walton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Clapham | wife | 3rd April 1920 |
Media
Media
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1918 First World War Medal Roll Index CardDetails of medals won by James Walton - The Victory Medal, The 1914-1915 Star and The Territorial Efficiency MedalContributed by:
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London Gazette - Military MedalA supplement to the London Gazette showing that James Walton had been awarded the Military Medal. Gazette Issue 31142. M.M. The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal to this non-commissioned officer. Page 1219Contributed by:
Janice54250
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Walton death certificate | Janice54250 | |
| James 1914 - aged17 | Janice54250 | |
| 1918 First World War Medal Roll Index Card | Janice54250 | |
| London Gazette - Military Medal | Janice54250 |
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