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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

John Bowton

In memory of:

Sapper John Bowton

August 11, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

500504

Age:

36

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Engineers

Division:

5th Field Coy.

Additional Information

Born:

December 9, 1881

Son of John and Jane Bowton; husband of Robina Bowton, of 6, East London St., Edinburgh, Scotland.

Commemorated on Page 372 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

EDINBURGH (WARRISTON) CEMETERY
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

A. 8.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of JOHN BOWTON– In memory of the employees of the T. Eaton Company that went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of JOHN BOWTON
    Photo of JOHN BOWTON – In memory of the employees of the T. Eaton Company that went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Grave Marker– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial Plaque– John Bowton is remembered on this Memorial Plaque.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – John Bowton is remembered on this Memorial Plaque.

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