Regimental number | 2274 |
Place of birth | Wallsend New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
Address | Neilson Street, Wallsend, Platsberg, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Walton, Neilson Street, Wallsend, Platsberg, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations near HESBECOURT on night 18th/19th September, 1918, Corporal WALTON worked incessantly to improve and maintain communication between Brigade Headquarters and the Report Centre. From the time the lines were laid they gave endless trouble, and it was chiefly owing to his determination, bravery and ability in patrolling and mending these lines under heavy shell fire and through gassed areas that telephone communication was maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Armidale Cemetery |