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Pte. John Railton
British Army 2nd Btn. Durham Light Infantry
(d.30th May 1916)
John Railton enlisted in Sunderland and served in the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He died on the 30th May 1916 aged 34 and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.
John was born in Jarrow 1882, son of Margaret Ann Railton nee Robinson of Blyth and the late James Railton. He is married to Evelyn Beatrice Railton nee Watson and in the 1911 census the family is living at 14 Hume Street, Millfield, Sunderland with John(29), a ships plater helper and his wife of 3 years, Evelyne Beatrice Railton nee Watson and their infant son John who is 6 months old.