In Memory Of

BURTON, MICHAEL

Service Details
Age:
 30
Date of Birth:
 1914-04-17
Service No:
 54665V
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 11 Field Coy.
Regiment:
 South African Engineer Corps
Date of Death:
 1945-04-12
Cause of Death:
 Killed in Action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 I. C. 5.
Cemetery:
 RAVENNA WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 17 June 1943 - "In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East"
Son of Frederick and Hilda Burton of Oak Road, Whittington, Manchester, England. Husband of Elizabeth J. M. Burton, of Doveton Road, Parktown West, Johannesburg, later of Deep River, Ontario, Canada. Born in Oldham, England. An Electrical Engineer by profession