KARTON, Sidney William
(Service number 47151)
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Birth
| Date | 18/11/1876 | Place of Birth | Timaru |
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Enlistment Information
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| Address at Enlistment | C/o W. Hayes, Brown Street, Timaru | ||
| Occupation | Driver | ||
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| Marital Status | Single | ||
| Next of Kin | Mrs William HAYES (sister), Brown Street, Timaru | ||
Military Service
| Served with | NZ Armed Forces | Served in | Army |
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Death
| Date | 27 September 1954 | Age | 78 years |
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Biographical Notes
Sidney William Karton was the son of William and Sophia (née Wilkins) Karton. Likely a relative of the other Karton men. Frederick Harry/William Karton who died in the South African War, was the oldest brother of Sidney.
Sources
NZ BDM Indexes (Department of Internal Affairs) [04 November 2016]; Timaru Cemetery headstone image (Timaru District Council) [04 November 2016]
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