WALTER BROUGHTON 

Rank: Private
Service Number:12990.
Regiment: 7th (Service) Bn. South Lancashire Regiment
Killed In Action Thursday 6th July 1916
Age 22
FromCrewe.
County Memorial Crewe
Commemorated\Buried Thiepval Memorial
Grave\Panel Ref: Pier and Face 7A and 7B
CountryFrance

Walter's Story.

Born and enlisted Crewe. Son of Clement James and Grace Elizabeth Broughton of 10, Martin Street, Crewe. Formerly employed in the Copper Shop, Crewe Works as a labourer until enlisting on September 2, 1914. Went to France (Boulogne) on July 18, 1915. Killed by a shrapnel wound to the head.

Service record available.

Uploaded by Mark A. Potts on January 27, 2018.