This photograph features Pte. Oliver Barton & Pte. Gilbert Fraser Barton, a set of
brothers from Lochinvar in Glengarry County. Both Bartons served in the Great
War, and lost their lives as a result of the tragic conflict. They were the sons of Margaret Sarah Fraser
& Robert Barton, who also had seven other children.
Pte. Gilbert Fraser Barton, shown on the right, was the
older brother of the two. He was born on December 29th, 1895. At 20
years old, he enlisted into the Canadian Army at the Ottawa Recruitment
Office. He spent a portion of the next
two years serving in different battalions, and suffered a bout of Scarlet
Fever. On March 30th 1918,
Barton received gunshot wounds to his side, and was removed from the field. On
April 1st, he passed away in hospital from his injuries.
Oliver, who is pictured on the left, enlisted into the army
when he was 18 years and 9 months. He was assigned right away to the 137th
Battalion for The Theatre of War in France.
He served for most of 1916, until October 8th, when he is
reported missing and then listed as “Killed in Action.” There is no further
information available on Pte. Oliver Barton.
Author’s Note:
The Barton brothers, as well as the
other soldiers that will be featured on this blog, are remembered for their
strength and devotion to their country. This blog does not aim to glorify the
war- all wars are tragic and horrific periods of history- but to remember and
pay tribute to those lost in these agonizing conflicts. It is to ensure that
their stories are heard, and their lives are cherished.
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