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Orton, Edward
Rank : Private
Army Number : 40763
Unit : 5th Bn
Biography :
Home address given as Ellistown. Enlisted at Coalville. Served with the 1st Bn during World War One. Died of wounds in France and Flanders campaign 23.10.1916, aged 19. He is buried at Longueval Road Cemetery, Somme, France.
CWGC:
ORTON, EDWARD
Rank: Private
Service No: 40763
Date of Death: 23/10/1916
Age: 19
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 5th Bn.
Grave Reference: F. 16.
Cemetery: LONGUEVAL ROAD CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Orton. (and John Orton)
Date of Birth : c1897
Place of Birth : Ellistown, Leicestershire
Date of Death : 23.10.1916
Place of Death : Somme, France
Civil Occupation : Colliery Worker
Period of Service : 17.9.1914 - 23.10.1916
Conflicts : WW1
Places Served : France
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