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Thomas Kirton

Thomas Kirton
Rank: 
Driver
Regimental number: 
83405
Unit at enlistment: 
4th Brigade C.F.A., 13th Battery
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Greater London
Birth city: 
London, Islington
Next of kin address: 
Denfield, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Painter
Employer: 
T. Noble
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
31

Letters and documents

BX July 18, 1960

Thomas Kirton

Thomas Kirton of 258 Grey Street died Sunday at the Brantford General Hospital.  He was born in Middlesex England 78 years ago and was a resident of Brantford for 50 years.  He was a well-known painter and decorator retiring in 1945.  He was a member of Grace Anglican Church and of the Men’s Club of that church.  He was a veteran of the First World War, serving with the 13th Field Battery, R.C.A. and was a member of Branch 90 of the Canadian Legion.  Surviving are two step-sons, Frank and Jack Drewitt; one stepdaughter, Mrs. William (Doris) Mabbott; one brother James, of Victoria, B.C., one sister, Mrs. Agnes Linstead of London, England; six grandchildren.  Mrs. Kirton, the former Alice Mary Drewitt, predeceased him in 1946. Mr. Kirton is resting at the Beckett Funeral Home for service on Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Interment will be in the family plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.  Rev. W.G. Kidnew of Grace Anglican Church will officiate.

BX July 13, 1918

Home on Leave

Driver Thomas Kirton arrived home from France last night, dropping quietly into the city. He has leave until July 26, and is stopping with F. Targett, 98 Sheridan Street. Thomas Kirton belonged to the second contingent, and was a member of the famous 13th Battery. He served over two years in France and escaped wounds. He was taken ill with sciatica about six months ago, and was ordered back to Canada. He was formerly a painter in this city, and was employed by T. Noble.

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