Railton Leslie Pte 2759989
From 70 Brigade
Personnel Entry
Name Railton Leslie
Army number 2759989
Rank Pte
Decorations
Date of birth Born 1914/15.
Age 25
Unit Enlisted in the Black Watch at Recruiting Centre No. 96, posted 1 TS 15/3/40. Served BEF. Previously reported missing, presumed 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 Date not yet known.
Promotions
Wounded Yes - details not yet available.
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action 20-May-40.
Home address Son of Robert and Jane Railton, Husband of Sarah Railton, Scotswood. Commemorated Column 91, Dunkirk Memorial.
Source table 1TS
