His story
Leonard William Horton was married to Clara and worked as a labourer. His wartime service took him to No. 15 Veterinary Hospital with the Army Veterinary Corps.
He died on 7 October 1916, aged 46, and is buried at Salonika Lembet Road.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Labourer
- Family
- Husband of Clara Horton.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/14496
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 7 October 1916
- Age
- 46
- Cemetery or memorial
- Salonika Lembet Road
- Grave reference
- 527.
Where he worked
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- John DAVIESAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Arthur Collins EDGECOMBEAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry John GURDAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Hartwell HAZELLAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 125
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Leonard William Horton”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/horton-leonard-william-se-14496/.
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