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RSM Fred Burton DCM
British Army 12th Btn Durham Light Infantry
from:8, Grasmere Ave, Newburn, Northumberland
(d.27th Oct 1918)
Burton, Fred. Regimental Serjeant Major 89031, Killed in action on 27th October 1918. Aged 34 years.
Buried in Tezze British Cemetery Italy, North of Venice, in grave Plot 6. Row A. Grave 17.
The 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers records show that RSM Burton was previously in the 19th Btn with service number 19/184. Also that he was to the UK sick 29.1.18, Later killed in action whilst serving with 12th Btn Durham Light Infantry. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Husband of Frances Burton, of 8, Grasmere Ave, Newburn, Northumberland.
From the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers Roll of Honour.