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NAME: Burton, William Herbert

RANK: Private

UNIT: Hampshire Regiment

BATTALION ETC: 12th Battalion

REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 3/3742

HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH: Killed in action 24th April 1917

WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Doiran Memorial, Greece

OTHER INFORMATION: Age 21. Born May 3rd 1895. Son of Harriett Ellen Jacobs (formerly Burton), of The Bridge, Rockbourne, Salisbury, and the late William Edward Burton. In 1911 (mother remarried to Harry Jacobs) family living at Rockbourne, Salisbury. Born: Salisbury, Wilts. Enlisted: Winchester. Resided: Rockbourne, Hants.