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We remember James Martin Morton
We remember James Martin Morton
Timeline
Timeline
1898
service
South African Services
Private
5431
4th South African Infantry
Source:9213405
1916
death
front of the Butte de Warlencourt, Somme
France
Source:9200371
12th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VIII. J. 11.
Source:9200371
sibling
Alexander Archibald Morton
Source:9474469
location
93, River St., Sunnyside, Pretoria
South Africa
parents address
Source:9200371
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Martin |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Morton |
| Source | 9200369 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93, River St., Sunnyside, Pretoria | South Africa | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 5431 | 4th South African Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Scott | mother | ||
| William Scott Morton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Archibald Morton | brother |
Media
Media
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SOE Memorial, Johannesburg, South Africa"In Memory of The Officers, NCO’s and Men of the 3rd SA Infantry Transvaal Regiment who fell during the battle of the Somme in October (This cross erected in 1917 at the Butte De Warlencourt was presented by the Surviving Officers, NCO’s and Men of the 3rd S.A.I Transvaal and Rhodesian Regt.)"
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Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais 1Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where James Morton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais 2Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where James Morton is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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South Africans buried in Warlencourt British Cemetery, FranceMore about South Africans buried in Warlencourt British Cemetery, France
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Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
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Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and other family membersMore about Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and other family members
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South African War Graves Project | DR117137 | |
| South African War Graves Project | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SOE Memorial, Johannesburg, South Africa | DR117137 | |
| Insignia | DR117137 | |
| Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais 2 | Vincent96527 |
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