Mexborough and Swinton Times September 14, 1918

Private Allen Hilton
York and Lancaster

Private Hilton, 16 Princes Street, Wombwell, was killed in action in France on August 17, after 3 1/2 years service.
He leaves a widow and one child.
His officer writes: “We are all sorry to lose and, more sorry than we can say, for he was a good and faithful soldier, and did his duty nobly and well.”

From C.W.G.C.;

Private
HILTON, ALLEN
Service Number 14/619
Died 17/08/1918
Aged 30
2nd Bn.
York and Lancaster Regiment
Son of William and Mary Hilton, of Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorks.; husband of Amy Gertrude Hilton, of 16, Princess St., Wombwell.

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