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We remember Walter Levi Rushton
We remember Walter Levi Rushton
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1895
location
West Chester, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
Canada
parents address
Source:8628987
19th February 1895 - 15th June 1918
1896
sibling
Silas Rushton
Source:8626157
9th June 1896
1898
sibling
Percy C. Rushton
Source:8626157
11th June 1898
1900
sibling
Florence - Pearl - Rushton
Source:8626157
26th August 1900
1918
enlistment
Aldershot, NS
Canada
Source:8628987
15th June 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
3189595
Nova Scotia Highlanders
17th Reserve Battalion
Source:8628987
15th June 1918 - 13th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8628987
13th July 1919
1923
marriage
Georgina Purdy
Source:8582244
26th July 1923
1924
children
Elsie Irene Rushton
Source:8640556
29th February 1924
1925
children
Victor Leon Rushton
Source:8640556
29th September 1925
1928
children
Nina Pearl Rushton
Source:8640556
25th April 1928
1930
children
Shirley Doreen Rushton
Source:8640556
25th June 1930
1932
children
Mervil Sheldon Rushton
Source:8640556
3rd October 1932
1933
location
Water St, Oxford, Nova Scotia
Canada
their own address
Source:8756439
1st January 1933 - 17th March 1981
1934
children
Percy Alan Rushton
Source:8640556
27th December 1934
1938
children
Llewellyn Emmerson Rushton
Source:8640556
20th May 1938
1940
children
Muriel Ann Rushton
Source:8655332
24th April 1940
1942
children
Lorraine Elizabeth Rushton
Source:8640556
21st April 1942
1944
children
Gloria Jean Rushton
Source:8640556
5th August 1944
1946
children
Leslie Herbert Rushton
Source:8640556
7th May 1946
1949
children
Richard Michael Rushton
Source:8640556
20th June 1949
1953
children
Ivan Grant Rushton
Source:8640556
7th August 1953
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
3189595
Source:6142597
1976
dates
Age 81
Source:8756439
19th February 1976
1981
death
Not War Related
Springhill, Nova Scotia
Canada
Source:8589502
14th March 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Levi |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Rushton |
| Source | 6142597 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water St, Oxford, Nova Scotia | Canada | their own address | 1st January 1933 - 17th March 1981 | |
| West Chester, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia | Canada | parents address | 19th February 1895 - 15th June 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 3189595 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 3189595 | Nova Scotia Highlanders | 17th Reserve Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Irene Rushton | daughter | 29th February 1924 | |
| Nina Pearl Rushton | daughter | 25th April 1928 | |
| Shirley Doreen Rushton | daughter | 25th June 1930 | |
| Mervil Sheldon Rushton | son | 3rd October 1932 | |
| Percy Alan Rushton | son | 27th December 1934 | |
| Richard Michael Rushton | son | 20th June 1949 | |
| Ivan Grant Rushton | son | 7th August 1953 | |
| Muriel Ann Rushton | daughter | 24th April 1940 | |
| Lorraine Elizabeth Rushton | daughter | 21st April 1942 | |
| Victor Leon Rushton | son | 29th September 1925 | |
| Llewellyn Emmerson Rushton | son | 20th May 1938 | |
| Leslie Herbert Rushton | son | 7th May 1946 | |
| Gloria Jean Rushton | daughter | 5th August 1944 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allie Rushton | father | ||
| Bessie -Lawson- Rushton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silas Rushton | brother | 9th June 1896 | |
| Percy C. Rushton | brother | 11th June 1898 | |
| Florence - Pearl - Rushton | sister | 26th August 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Purdy | wife | 26th July 1923 |
Media
Media
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Marriage RegisterMarriage Reigister for Walter L Rushton & Georgina Purdy, 26 July 1923Contributed by:
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Walter Levi Rushton Obiturary "Chronicle Herald"Walter L. Rushton Obiturary "Chronicle Herald"Contributed by:
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1901 Census of CanadaRushton Family 1901 Census, Westchester Nova ScotiaContributed by:
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Walter L Rushton Service ReviewLetter to A.R. Tripp, Nova Scotia Representative concerning Walter L Rushton Service Review. Letter from the National Personnel Records CenterContributed by:
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On Parade, Camp Aldershot, Nova ScotiaPost Card - On Parade, Camp Aldershot, Nova ScotiaContributed by:
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Muriel A. (Rushton) Embree ObituaryObituary for Muriel Ann (Rushton) EmbreeContributed by:
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Walter Rushton Photo PostcardPhoto of Walter in uniform taken in Kentville, NS while stationed at Camp Aldershot, NS. The post card was addressed to his brother Silas.Contributed by:
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The Walter Rushton Clan - 1949 or 1950Family group photo of Walter & Bernice's family. Only Ivan was missing as he was not born as yet. Taken in 1949 or 1950.Contributed by:
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Article from Oxford Journal, from Feb 26, 1976Walter's 81st birthday party announcementContributed by:
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WL Rushton New Home, Water St, Oxford, Nova ScotiaNew home built after fire destroyed original home.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pvt. Walter L. Rushton | David80256 | |
| Birth Certificate | David80256 | |
| Marriage Register | David80256 | |
| Walter Levi Rushton Obiturary "Chronicle Herald" | David80256 | |
| 1901 Census of Canada | David80256 | |
| Walter L Rushton Service Review | David80256 | |
| On Parade, Camp Aldershot, Nova Scotia | David80256 | |
| Oxford War Memorial, Oxford Nova Scotia | David80256 | |
| Oxford Cenotaph | David80256 | |
| Walter Levi Rushton Family Tree | David80256 | |
| Percy A. Rushton | David80256 | |
| Muriel A. (Rushton) Embree Obituary | David80256 | |
| Walter Rushton Photo Postcard | David80256 | |
| The Walter Rushton Clan - 1949 or 1950 | David80256 | |
| Richard "Pud" Rushton | David80256 | |
| Article from Oxford Journal, from Feb 26, 1976 | David80256 | |
| WL Rushton New Home, Water St, Oxford, Nova Scotia | David80256 | |
| Gloria Jean Rushton | David80256 | |
| Leslie Hebert Rushto | David80256 | |
| Leslie H Rushton | David80256 | |
| Muriel Ann Embree | David80256 | |
| Muriel Ann Embree | David80256 | |
| Leon Rushton | David80256 | |
| Nina P (Rushton) Dale | David80256 | |
| Nina Pearl (Rushton) Dale | David80256 | |
| Rushton Girls | David80256 | |
| Rushton Clan | David80256 |
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