Born Blacktoft, Staddlethorpe, Yorkshire, 1899. Son of George (1858-1938) and Martha Thompson Dalton (1869-1942), of Woodfield House, Staddlethorpe, Gilberdyke. He had four brothers and five sisters. Brother of Sarah Dalton (1893-1916). He was a hay cutter and hair dresser. Accidentally wounded in Training (Training Reserve 273rd Bn.). He was standing along side a Lewis gun, which was fired and severely wounded his arm, abdomen and side. Died on site, 30/11/1917, aged 17-18. Repatriated home for burial.
| Name | Bertie Dalton |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Blacktoft, Staddlethorpe, Yorkshire, 1899 |
| Death Date | 30 Nov 1917 |
| Death Place | Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England |
| Enlistment Place | Hull – 12 April 1917 |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Battalion | 31st Battalion |
| Regimental Number | TR/5/66812 |
| Type of Casualty | Died at Danby Training Camp, Essex |
| Theatre of War | Home – Holy Trinity Church, Blacktoft, East Riding |
First name:
Bertie
Military Number:
TR/5/66812
Rank:
Private
Date Died
30/11/1917
Place died:
Holy Trinity Church, Blacktoft, East Riding
Age:
18
Woodfield House, Staddlethorpe, Gilberdyke
