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Charles Edgar Horton

In memory of:

Gunner Charles Edgar Horton

July 26, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

158596

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Division:

1st Div. Ammunition Col.

Additional Information

Born:

February 22, 1896

Born Grantham, England. Son of Ezra and Caroline Horton, of 48, Hainer St., St. Catharines, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 258 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

LONGUENESSE (ST OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

IV. C. 65.

Location:

LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY is on the southern outskirts of St Omer and is about 45 kilometres south-east of Calais. When approaching the cemetery from St. Omer centre follow in the direction of Abbeville on the D 928. As you leave the town towards Longuenesse drive up the hill for about 600 metres and the cemetery is on your left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo 1 of Charles Horton

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    Photo 1 of Charles Horton
  • Photo 2 of Charles Horton

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    Photo 2 of Charles Horton
  • Memorial– The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O. The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.

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    Memorial
    Memorial – The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O. The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.
  • Grave Marker– Charles Edgar Horton's gravestone in France (engraving is badly worn)

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    Grave Marker – Charles Edgar Horton's gravestone in France (engraving is badly worn)
  • Telegram– This is the telegram that was sent to Charles Edgar Horton's parents following his death.

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    Telegram – This is the telegram that was sent to Charles Edgar Horton's parents following his death.
  • Cemetery– This is a view of the cemetery where Charles Edgar Horton is buried

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    Cemetery – This is a view of the cemetery where Charles Edgar Horton is buried
  • Letter– This is the letter that was sent to Charles Edgar Horton's parents by the Vicar who officiated at his burial

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    Letter – This is the letter that was sent to Charles Edgar Horton's parents by the Vicar who officiated at his burial
  • Certificate– This is Charles Edgar Horton's death certificate

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    Certificate
    Certificate – This is Charles Edgar Horton's death certificate

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