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Dalton, J.W., Pte., 1916
In Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille is the Commonwealth War Grave of 325265 Private John William Dalton, serving with the 15th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) who died 22/06/1918.

Julie Famelton has provided the following:

He was son of John and Margaret Dalton, Carlisle. In 1911 he lived at White House with wife Jane and three children. He was a quarry worker. He died 22nd June 1918 and is buried at Terlincthun Wimille. This cemetery was used for burials from the base hospital.

John William Dalton is remembered in Fontburn on F48.02 and in Netherwitton on N6.03


The CWGC entry for Private Dalton

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk