Frederick DALTON was a painter and decorator, but patriotically joined the Army Reserves, aged 35, in April 1916. He was posted to the 1/5th Royal Scots two weeks later. After training, he embarked for Flanders/France in November.

The War Office records report his death, in action, on 12 Jan 1917, although the relevant War Diary suggests he died on the 13th.

The 5/6th Battalion (by then the 1/5th had been amalgamated with the 1/6th to form the 5/6th Battalion) were ordered to relieve the 1st Dorset Regt on the night of 12 Jan 1917 at "White City" near Courcelles. Map Ref Sheet 57D. According to the War Diary this was completed without incident successfully.

On the 13th the diary states: "Artillery activity to both sides was slight and no damage caused to our defences but we had 3 killed and 19 O.R. [Other Ranks] wounded by shell fire. State of ground very bad." There were no other reported casualties during this posting, suggesting that Frederick's death was very unlucky.

His personal belongings were sent back to his mother Emma DALTON, who signed for their receipt in May 1917.

Frederick posthumously received the Victory Medal and the British Medal.