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Barton George
Information about birth
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Year of birth: 1892 |
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Place of birth: Southport, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
General information
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Last known residence: 25 Beacham Road, Southport, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
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Profession: Mechanic |
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Religion: Church of England |
Army information
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Country: England, United Kingdom |
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Force: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Private |
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Service number: 18701 |
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Enlistment date: 04/09/1914 |
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Enlistment place: Southport, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
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Units: — King's (Liverpool Regiment) 4th Bn. (Last known unit) — King's (Liverpool Regiment), 12th Bn. |
Information about death
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Date of death: 23/11/1917 |
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Place of death: Seine, Zonnebeke, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 25 |
Cemetery
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Tyne Cot Cemetery Plot: I Row: H Grave: 6 |
Distinctions and medals 3
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1914-15 Star Medal |
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British War Medal Medal |
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Victory Medal Medal |
Points of interest 4
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| #4 | Place of death (approximate) |
My story
George Barton, a former mechanic, was born in 1892 in Southport, Lancashire, United Kingdom. He was the son of John Henry and Mary Ellen Barton and had two older brothers and two sisters. On September 4th, 1917, he enlisted in Southport, Lancashire, United Kingdom. George served as a private in the 4th Battalion, part of the 98th Brigade of the 33rd Division.
By November 23rd, 1917, the 98th Brigade was positioned between Abraham Heights and Seine. The 4th King’s Liverpool Battalion had been stationed in Seine since November 18th, serving as support for the 1st Middlesex Regiment, which they relieved on November 22nd. During this period, artillery barrages were exchanged between British and enemy positions, with particularly heavy retaliation from the enemy on November 20th. The following days saw continued shelling, though to a lesser degree. However, on November 23rd, the enemy targeted the support company of the 4th Battalion with shellfire, resulting in multiple casualties.
George, aged 25, was killed in action that day. Private George Barton is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot I, Row H, Grave 6.
By November 23rd, 1917, the 98th Brigade was positioned between Abraham Heights and Seine. The 4th King’s Liverpool Battalion had been stationed in Seine since November 18th, serving as support for the 1st Middlesex Regiment, which they relieved on November 22nd. During this period, artillery barrages were exchanged between British and enemy positions, with particularly heavy retaliation from the enemy on November 20th. The following days saw continued shelling, though to a lesser degree. However, on November 23rd, the enemy targeted the support company of the 4th Battalion with shellfire, resulting in multiple casualties.
George, aged 25, was killed in action that day. Private George Barton is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot I, Row H, Grave 6.
Sources 9
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4 Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 95/2427/1_02). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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98 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 95/2425/2). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Ancestry. https://www.ancestry.com Sources used |
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British Army World War I Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 372). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Census Returns of England and Wales. 1911 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), RG14). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission database (Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Maidenhead (CWGC)). http://www.cwgc.org/ Sources used |
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Soldiers’ Effects Records (National Army Museum, Chelsea (NAM) 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333). https://www.nam.ac.uk/ Sources used |
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War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 329). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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War Office: Soldiers’ Documents (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 363). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |