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Military service
Service number:
818013
Age:
23
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Nova Scotia Regiment)
Division:
25th Bn.
Birth:
January 16, 1894
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Enlistment:
March 20, 1916
West St. John, New Brunswick
Death:
April 9, 1917
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
V. A. 2.
Additional information
Son of John Burton of Cape North, Victoria County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Brother of Gordon, John Wilfred and Archibald Burton all of whom served in the Second World War. He listed his civilian occupation as laborer. He was single.
Digital gallery of Private William Burton
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Grave Marker
The grave marker at the Thelus Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, just outside of Thelus, France. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer/J. Stephens 2010) -
Thelus Military Cemetery
The Thelus Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, just outside of Thelus, France. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
Digital gallery of
Private William Burton
Digital gallery of
Private William Burton
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 211 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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