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Walter Winter

Walter Winter
Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772179
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Wounded: 
Yes
Date of death: 
April 25th, 1918
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
East Yorkshire
Birth city: 
Flamborough
Address at enlistment: 
303 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
303 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Farmer
Employer: 
Adams Wagon Works
Religious denominations: 
Methodist
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
18
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Letters and documents

Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Admitted to hospital on April 24th, 1918, suffring from right Pneumonia and Empyema Complication.  Died at 2:20 A.M. April 25th, 1918.
 
BX April 27, 1918

The death occurred at the Toronto General hospital on Thursday, April 25, of Private Walter Winter of the 125th Battalion aged 21 years. The deceased returned from France last November. When at the front he had been severely wounded, had suffered the loss of one eye and had been gassed. The cause of death was pneumonia, and the body was brought to the city by G.T.R. train Thursday night, his widow accompanying it. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mrs. Winters’ father, Mr. James Philpott, 219 Dalhousie Street, on Monday. It will be a military internment.

BX April 27, 1918

Military Funeral for Local Man – Honors for Private Walter Winter, Who Passed Away in Toronto – He Did His Bit

With military honors the remains of Pte. Walter Winter was laid to rest in Mount Hope cemetery yesterday. Captain (Rev) Charles Edward Jeakins conducted the services at the house and grave. The chief mourners were Mrs. Winters’ brother, Edward, father and mother, Ernest and Arthur (brothers), Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Drake and Nellie, Messrs. Roy Tyrell and Williams. The floral tributes were : Wreaths, crosses and sprays, wife; cross, Brother Ed., Hamilton; wreaths, fathers and mother, Brother Ernest, fellow workmen Adams Wagon works, Mrs. Drake; wheel, Mrs. Davis, Blanch and Alma; cross, Mrs. Jaggard and daughter; sprays, employees Rex theatre, Brother Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Hesterburg, Mrs. Wright, Miss Daisy, Mr. and Mrs. William, Cpl. And Mrs. King, Mrs. Ireland, Mrs. Garrard, Mrs. Almas, Mrs. Wellard and Mrs. Spalding.

BX September 17, 1917

It is officially reported that Private Walter Winter, A. Company, 1st Battalion was wounded and gassed on August 17, 1917. Before enlisting he was employed at the Adam Wagon Company and resided with his mother-in-law, 219 Dalhousie Street.

BX November 20, 1917

Walter Winter Invalided Home 

Invalided home from the front, Private Walter Winter of 219 Dalhousie Street arrived in the city on Monday. He went overseas with the 125th and lost his left eye at the front. Before enlisting he worked at the Adams Wagon Works. His wife, who was in England, returned a few days ahead of him. He is in the city on 10 days leave.

BX June 22, 1915

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Philpott, 305 Dalhousie Street, who have lost a son, William James Philpott, in action in France, have another son, Arthur Philpott, who left on Thursday with the 31st Battery.  Their daughter, Miss Florence Philpott, was married to Pte. Walter Winter on Saturday, June 19, the latter having joined the 58th Battalion, and will leave on Wednesday for Niagara camp.  The marriage was performed at St. Jude’s rectory, by Rev. C.E. Jeakins, the bride’s father giving her away.  Mrs. Philpott was a witness, as were also Miss Eaton and another son.

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