Private Peter Paton
Service Number 2429
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
3.12.1914
1SG
Died of Wounds Aged 38
Born Cross Arthurlie, Barrhead, son of William (nailmaker) & Elizabeth McEwan Paton. Widow, Catherine Hamilton Paton, resident of 4 Blythswood Drive, Paisley. Served in South African War & afterwards was a Glasgow Police officer then a barman with Mr Marshall in Moss Street. Member of Paisley Abbey. Mobilised at the outbreak of war. After recovering from wounds he sustained at Mons he returned to the front.
Buried Kortrijk (St. Jan) Communal Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. SP, M, 19
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ | Paisley War Memorial | World War 1 |
Peter Paton | 3-12-1914 | View |
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