Hi
I was wondering if anyone can help me in my research of Private J T Burton of the 1st Battalion.
I am trying to find out how he died and where, but I have hit a brickwall.
I know he served in WW1 with the 1st Battalion and unfortunately died on 27th March 1917, I have found his resting place in St Sever Cemetery Extension, the only thing I am missing now is how he died, it states 'died of wounds' but not sure what wounds and how inflicted, which battle if these wounds were from a battle. Not sure if I am going to be able to find this information out but if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
I know in early March the battalion had completed operations in Bouchavesnes (were his wounds picked up here) and had moved back to camp near Curlu where they were working on a railway construction. The 24th Brigade moved forward on the 24th March again to Bouchavesnes and on the 25th to Moislans, but I am stumped now for the next couple of days up to the final day for John, he could have already been in hospital at this point, I don't know
Any information, of course mine maybe wrong above if so please let me know as I am really at a sticking point now
Many thanks in advance