Horton, Milo (Burt) Photo
Rank Private, Lance Corporal, Sergeant, Gunner
Service # 3130002
Unit # Western Ontario Regiment, Canadian Machine Gun Division, "F" Battery, 3rd Battalion Machine Gun Section
Resident Kent Centre
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Burt M. Horton trained at London and was promoted to Lance Corporal January 3rd,1918, and to Sergeant February 14th, 1918. He left Canada February 14th, 1918, and upon his arrival in England transferred to the C.M.G.D. at Seaford. August 18th, 1918, he proceeded to France with “F” Battery, 3rd Battalion Machine Gun Section, and was made Gunner November 1st, 1918. He returned to England February 11th, 1919 and left for Canada March 17th.

Discharged at London March 28th, 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Harwich Womens Institute Book - Kent OGS Room, C-K Library, Chatham
Height 5'10"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 22
Complexion Fair
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Kent Centre, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Farmer in Kent Centre
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted October 18th, 1917
Next of Kin Father- N.E. Horton, Blenheim, RR#5.

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