Walter Bolton was born in Middlesex County, Ontario, on June 18, 1895, the son of Charles J. Bolton and Sarah (nee Scott) Bolton, of 122 South Forsyth Street, Sarnia. His siblings included: Frederick George (born 1891) and one sister. Walter would become a member of the Army, Canadian Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade, with the rank of Gunner. On May 11, 1917, Walter Bolton would lose his life as a result of wounds received while fighting in France. Walter Bolton would officially be listed as, Died of wounds at No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance. Twenty-one year old Walter Bolton is buried in La Targette British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, Grave II.A.14.
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