Cpl BANTON, Thomas Henry – 7317

Cpl Banton was born in London, England and was a machinist.

He was 21 years old when he was selected for service in South Africa with the First Contingent (2nd Special Service Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment). He transferred from the 48th Highlanders on 21 Oct 1899.

 

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Unit(s)
Militia / Reserve Bn
Service number
7317 (RCR)

Data source(s)

Source
Detail
48th Highlanders Regimental Casualty Book
Sect B - # 4 - Age 18
Regimental History (Vol 2) 48th Highlanders of Canada 1891-1929
Chap 1. Cpl Banton selected for service in South Africa with the First Contingent (2nd Special Service Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment).
Service Records
https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/south-african-war-1899-1902/Pages/list.aspx?Surname=Banton&GivenName=t&
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