Walter Borthwick

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

270155

Unit at enlistment:

215th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

Scotland

Birth county:

Roxburghshire

Birth city:

Lilliesleaf

Address at enlistment:

131 Dundas Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

131 Dundas Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Labourer

Employer:

Massey-Harris Co.

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

BX November 7, 1917

Returning Soldiers

In all probability the following men will leave for Brantford at the end of this week: G.L. Atkins, 12 Duke Street; A.V. Bellingham, G.P.O.; W. Borthwick, 131 Dundas Street; J. Johnson, Ohsweken P.O., Brant County; J.A. Kerr, 80 Eagle Avenue; A. McIntyre, 283 West Street; J. Pointon, 18 Sarah Street, J.H. Rourke, 97 Murray Street; E. Sims, 30 Lewis Street; W.Y. Vair, 39 Mohawk Street; F.L. Van Sickle, 78 Marlborough Street; F.J. Wickson, 2 Park Avenue east.

BX November 13, 1917

Six Veterans Back in Homes Here

Unknown to all six more men slipped back into the city either Sunday afternoon or evening. The blame for their not being met is attributed by the Soldiers’ Aid Commission to the failure of the Canadian Pacific Telegraph Company to deliver a telegram. Apparently a telegram arrived at 4.30 on Sunday afternoon for the secretary, Mr. George MacDonald, and he did not receive it until after 9 o’clock on Monday morning. The men who returned are: Privates G. Aitkins, 12 Duke Street; A.V. Bellingham, W. Borthwick, 131 Dundas; J. Johnson, Ohsweken P.O., and J.A. Kerr, 80. Eight more are expected home today, Privates A. McIntyre, 283 West Street; J. Pointon, 18 Sarah; J.H. Rourke, 97 Murray Street; E. Sims, 30 Lewis; W.Y. Vair, 39 Mohawk, F.L. Vansickle, 78 Marlborough, F.J. Wickson, 2 Park Avenue.

BX September 28, 1956

Walter Borthwick

Walter Borthwick died Thursday at his residence, 131 Dundas Street, in his 68th year. He was born in Scotland and was a resident of Brantford since 1910. He was employed with S.C. Johnson and Son Limited until his retirement in December, 1955. Mr. Borthwick was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, the church, laymen’s association, Mohawk Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 452 and the Brantford Encampment. He served with the 215th Battalion in the First World War, later transferring to the 125th Battalion. Surviving are his widow, the former Phyllis Scott; one daughter, Margaret at home; two sons, Thomas Stayner and Walter, Brantford; four grandchildren; two brothers, John, Brantford and James, Scotland, and two sisters, Janet and Isabella, both in Scotland. A daughter, Phyllis, died in 1932. Mr. Borthwick is resting at the Hill and Robinson Funeral Home for service Sunday at 2.30 p.m. Temporary entombment will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum.

BX October 1, 1956

Walter Borthwick

The funeral of Walter Borthwick was conducted Sunday afternoon at the Hill and Robinson Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. G. Deane Johnston of Central Presbyterian Church officiating. There was a gathering of relatives and friends, and a profusion of flowers attested to the esteem in which Mr. Borthwick was held. There was a representation from the S.C. Johnson and Son Ltd. And a large attendance from Central Presbyterian Church. The pallbearers were Walter Johnston, Alvin Scott, Harvey Moore, Walter Hardy, William Borthwick and Hugh Crowder. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery. On Saturday evening Mohawk Lodge, No. 452 I.O.O.F., held a memorial service with NG B. Simons and Chaplain P. Brummell in charge. They were assisted by members from the Harmony and Gore Lodges.