Francis George Swann Walters

He served in France from 3 August 1915. He is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez (grave ref. XVll.N.6). He qualified for the 1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Boots Memorial gives his name as F Gibson Walters, Lance-Corporal KRR. Boots 'Comrades in Khaki', April/May 1916, 'Dead on the Field of Honour' (photograph): 'Rifleman FG Walters. The laurel wreath of faithful service has been achieved by Rifleman FG Walters of the 7th King's Royal Rifles, who fell in action during March last. Full details of the sad event are not yet known. FG Walters, who prior to the war was serving his apprenticeship at Branch 11 of Boots, had won the highest regard among his colleagues. He was of cheerful disposition and fine character and the deepest sympathy is felt for his sorrowing parents.' (Nottinghamshire Archives, ref. RB.38) In memoriam published 13th March 1917 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “WALTERS. – In proud and loving memory of Frank (7th K.R.R.), the dearly beloved only son of Joseph M. and Harriett Walters, killed in action March 13th, 1916.” Above in memoriam is courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918