William BURTON (2)

20 July 1917

BURTON - Killed in action in France, June 7th 1917, in his 25th year, Private William Burton, York and Lancs. Regiment, second son of Annie and the late Isaac Burton, of West Derby, late of Barnoldswick.

A loving son, a brother dear,
A friend to all when he was here;
Our loss is great, we won't complain,
But trust in God to meet again.

Friends may think that we forget him
When at times we are apt to smile;
Little knowing what grief is hidden
Beneath the surface all the while.

From Mother, Father, Brothers and Sisters.

20 July 1917

BARNOLDSWICK - TWO MORE BARNOLDSWICK SOLDIERS KILLED

Confirmation of the death of Private William Burton, York and Lancaster Regiment, has been received in a letter from Second-Lieutenant W.J. Smith, who states that he was killed in action at Messines on June 7th. Deceased, who only went to France in April, was 24 years of age, and formerly worked as a weaver at Clough Mill. He leaves a wife, residing at 42, Walmsgate. To the latter Lieut. Smith writes:- "As far as I can make out from the Sergeant (since killed) your husband formed one of a party who volunteered to attack a strong point of the enemy which was causing trouble. They succeeded, but in returning your husband was wounded, and while being assisted back by some of his comrades a shell killed the whole party. I cannot tell you where he is buried yet, but in due time the War Office will inform you. I am truly sorry for you in your great loss."

07 June 1918

BURTON - In loving memory of Private William Burton, York and Lancaster Regiment.

When alone in my sorrow and bitter tears flow,
There stealeth sweet dreams of a short time ago;
And unknown to the world he stands by my side
And whispers the words "Death cannot divide."

From his loving Wife, May, 42, Walmsgate, Barnoldswick.

BURTON - In loving memory of Private William Burton, York and Lancaster Regiment.

His gallant life, how stored it was
With bright hopes unfulfilled,
And those who think of him today
Are those who loved him best.

From Mrs. Green and Family, and Agnes.

BURTON - In loving memory of our dear son, Private William Burton, York and Lancaster Regiment, who fell in action June 7th, 1917, aged 24 years.

Our sorrow was great, our loss hard to bear,
God knows we have lost a dear son's care;
We mourn him and miss him in silence unseen
And dwell on the memories of days that have been.

Mother and Father, Salterforth.

BURTON - In affectionate and ever loving memory of our dear brother, Private William Burton (Will), killed in action June 7th, 1917, aged 24 years.

The fairest of flowers are first to fall,
A brother so true and brave;
One of the kindest and best of all
Has found a hero's grave.
If those who made this awful war
Were the only ones to fight,
A brighter world t'would surely be,
For aching hearts tonight.

Brothers and Sisters, Salterforth.

06 June 1919

BURTON - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Pte. W. Burton, York and Lancs. Regiment, killed in action June 7th, 1917, in his 25th year.

Sleep on, dear son, as days go by;
No flowers can we lay on the grave where you lie,
For the broad wide ocean does keep us apart:
Your ever smiling face shall dwell in our hearts,
As we look on your picture that hangs on the wall,
The smile on your face we can't but recall.
We miss you, God knows, and mourn you unseen,
And dwell on the memories of days that have been.

Mother and Father, Salterforth.

You are not forgotten, Will,
Nor will you ever be
As long as life and memory last
We'll still remember thee.

Sisters and Brothers.

04 June 1920

BURTON - In loving memory of Private William Burton, 8th York and Lancaster Regiment, killed in action June 7th, 1917.

We little thought when you said good-bye
We were parting for ever and you were to die;
Oh! the grief that we felt words cannot tell,
For we could not be with you to bid you farewell.
Too far away thy grave to see,
But not too far to think of thee.

From his Wife and Mr. and Mrs. Green and Family, 42 Walmsgate, Barnoldswick.

BURTON - In loving memory of our dear brother, Private W. Burton, killed in action June 7th, 1917.

No more shall the smile of his countenance brighten
The long weary hours of his friends left behind;
For no one who knew him could ever forget him,
He was so loving, so good and so kind.

Sisters, Brothers, Nieces and Nephews, Barnoldswick.

BURTON - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Wm. Burton, who fell in action June 7th, 1917.

And they who with the leader
Have conquered in the fight,
For ever and for ever
Are clad in robes of white.

"Ever remembered."

Mother, Father and Brothers and Sisters, Salterforth.

03 June 1921

BURTON - In loving memory of our dear son, Pte. William Burton (Will), killed in action, June 7th, 1917.

Although thy hand we cannot clasp,
Thy face we cannot see;
Just let this little token show
We still remember thee.

"Ever remembered."

Mother, father, brothers and sisters, Salterforth.