Railton Leslie Pte 2759989
Personnel Entry
Name Railton Leslie
Army number 2759989
Rank Private
Decorations
Date of birth Born 1914/15.
Age 25 at the time of his death.
Unit Enlisted in the Black Watch at Recruiting Centre No. 96, posted 1 TS 15/3/40, probably under the scheme allowing direct recruitment to the Battalion. Served with the B.E.F. in Northern France. Reported missing. Presumed to have DIED of WOUNDS on or shortly after 20/5/40. Authority:- WOM MC/OR/19545 dated 3/6/43, (No will was held by Records).
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade 15/3/1940.
Promotions
Wounded Yes - details not yet available.
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action LIkely to have DIED of WOUNDS on or shortly after 20-May-40.
Home address Son of Robert and Jane Railton, Husband of Sarah Railton, Scotswood. No known grave. Commemorated Column 91, DUNKIRK MEMORIAL.
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