Reference WMO/261129
Edit memorial name, location & address- Stone Stone (any)
- First World War (1914-1918)
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In Loving Memory of / ETHEL BILTON, / WHO DIED APRIL 14TH 1893, / AGED 6 YEARS. / “HE SHALL GATHER THE LAMBS WITH HIS / ARM, AND CARRY THEM IN HIS BOSOM.” / ALSO OF / ELLEN BILTON, / WHO DIED JANUARY 2ND 1903, / AGED 9 YEARS. / PEACE, PERFECT PEACE. / ALSO OF PTE OIVER BILTON, / 24TH VICTORIA RIFLES OF CANADA / KILLED IN ACTION / HILL 70 AUG 15TH 1917, / AGED 26 YEARS.
Oliver Bilton. Private 414485. 24th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Canadian records has listed 40th Battalion at death). Died 15th August 1917, aged 27 years (note stone has 26 years, Canadian records has 27 years and birth recorded 1890). Son of Samuel and Jane Bilton. Husband of Elsie Bilton (nee Martin) of Barrow Haven, Lincs. Enlisted 10th August 1915. Commemorated Loos British Cemetery. Lens Canadian Cemetery No: 3. Memorial 41.
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