John Batton (WW1 Seamen's Record)

I also found the Seamen's record for John Batton for his WW1 service.
It shows which vessels he was on from August 1917 to February 1921.
John was the son of Andrew Batton & Lilias McGregor Batton.
He was the Uncle of my Grandfather George.
Doreen & Ian - he was the brother of your dad Robert Batton.
Pat & Barbie - he was the cousin of your grandfather George Paton and nephew of your great grandfather Samuel Paton (Batton).

John and his wife Sadie moved to New York in 1929. It shows his height and colour of hair and eyes. Interesting that he didn't have the Batton blue eyes.....

Exciting find... my grandfather George Batton

I was searching the National Archives online today and put in a search for the name Batton in the military section. Low and behold up came a list of names including George Batton, Sapper and the Royal Engineers 1943.

I downloaded the image and it contained the Military medal commendation made to my Grandfather during WW2.

Look at the signature on the document - B.L. Montgomery. This commendation was signed by General Montgomery. I don't know a lot about WW2 but I think my Papa might have been at El Alamein. Now that I have more information including his army service number and the action for which commended. I'm a very proud grand-daughter.

The London Gazette - 11th March 1943. This is the edition which included the notice of George Batton being awarded the military medal.

At the top of Column 2 you will see his name is the 3rd down. George Batton, Darvel Ayrshire.

The internet never fails to amaze me.

Enjoy!