Circumstances of Casualty: Previously reported Missing, now Killed in Action.
Location of Unit at Time of Casualty: Attack South East of Souchez.

BX March 19, 1917

Brantford Casualties

Three Brantford men are also mentioned in the big weekend, casualty list. Privates Eric Milton and Francis John Mavin are both reported missing, and Private Thomas Webster, 29 Edward Street with the artillery is officially reported as having died. Private Webster is a married man and went overseas with a draft from the 25th Brant Dragoons in January 1915. Particulars of the latter were given some days ago. 

BX March 20, 1917

Private Eric Milton is Reported Missing

Mr. Henry Milton received the discomforting news yesterday that his son, Pte. Eric Milton, of the infantry, had been officially reported missing since March 1. He was a married man and formerly employed at the Waterous Engine Works and lived at 168 Eagle Avenue.

BX March 23, 1917

Eric Milton Killed in Action – Previously Was Reported Missing – Wife Received the News

Mrs. Milton, 168 Eagle Avenue, on Thursday received official word that her husband, Eric Milton, who had previously been reported as missing, had been killed on March 1. He had gone to England two years ago with the 58th, and was transferred to the 84th. He remained in England about 18 months and had been at the front but about two months when he was killed. His wife, one child, one sister and a brother survive him. The brother is serving in the 84th. 

BX March 26, 1917

Private Eric Milton of this city has also been officially reported killed in action. He was a member of an infantry battalion. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Milton of this city, two brothers, Henry, city, and Albert, overseas, and one sister, Dorothy, survive him. He was a married man and leaves a wife and one child to mourn the loss of a hero husband and father.