John William Walters

Husband of Lily Walters, of 9, Lion Square, Alfred St. South, Nottingham (CWGC). They had two daughters, Lily (b. 1905) and Doris (b. 24 October 1913). The family previously lived at Greenhill Square, Walker Street, Sneinton; his widow and children may have moved after his death.

He was employed as a porter with the Midland Railway in Nottingham. He joined the National Union of Railway Men on 6 April 1913.

2 Greenhill Square, Sneinton

His army service record survives. He attested on 7 September 1914 and served at home from 7 September to 27 February 1915, and served in France from 28 February 1915. He was awarded 28 days No 2 Field Punishment on 7 July 1915. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

Lily Walters was awarded a pension of 18/6d a week with effect from 21 February 1916. His personal effects were sent to his widow at 9 Lion Square, Alfred Street South (date unclear on record): postal order for 1/-, shaving soap, pipe, cigarette in tin, coin, badge, French dictionary, letters. The plaque and scroll were sent to the same address in March 1920. Nottingham Post article dated 10 September 1915 about three local men who had been reported killed in action including 'Pte JW Walters, 1/7th Robin Hoods, 2 Greendale Square, Walker St, Nottingham, killed in action.' (photograph) Nottingham Post 'In Memoriam' 31 July 1916: 'WALTERS. In loving memory of my dear husband Private John Walters, Sherwood Foresters (Robin Hoods) killed in action July 29th (sic) 1915. Ever in our thoughts. From his loving wife and children Lily and Doris.'