Private Alan J Walton

{ Wally }

22 Jan 1969

Alan John Walton served with 3 PARA.

He developed encephalitis, an acute inflammation of the brain, while serving at St Andrew’s Barracks, Paceville, Malta .

Pte Walton was admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital, Bighi, on 18 January but sadly died at 10:40 hours on 22 January 1969.

He is now buried at Pembroke Military Cemetery, Malta. 

On 3 December 2012 a new headstone more in keeping with his service was erected on his grave, replacing a headstone with an incorrect inscription.

A service of dedication was held at 11:00 hrs on Friday 12 April 2013 at Pembroke Cemetery for the new headstone on the grave of Pte Walton. The ceremony was attended by 2 and 3 PARA veterans, some of whom are now residents of Malta. 3 PARA was represented by its Adjutant, Captain Paul Billings. They were joined by Lt Col Borg, representative of Air Forces Malta, Cannon Simon Godfrey of St Paul's Cathedral, Malta. Two buglers from Air Forces Malta performed at the ceremony.

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Alan J Walton

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  • Dedication of the new headstone for Pte Alan Walton, 11:00 hrs Friday 12 April, Pembroke Cemetery, Malta.

    Dedication of the new headstone for Pte Alan Walton, 11:00 hrs Friday 12 April, Pembroke Cemetery, Malta.

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  • Initial briefing, Dedication Ceremony of Pte Walton’s new headstone  Pembroke Cemetery, Malta, 12 April 2013.

    Initial briefing, Dedication Ceremony of Pte Walton’s new headstone Pembroke Cemetery, Malta, 12 April 2013.

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  • 3 PARA Adj P Billings at the Dedication Ceremony of Pte Walton’s new headstone  Pembroke Cemetery, Malta, 2013.

    3 PARA Adj P Billings at the Dedication Ceremony of Pte Walton’s new headstone Pembroke Cemetery, Malta, 2013.

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  • New headstone of Pte Alan Walton, Dedication Ceremony 12 April 2013, Pembroke Cemetery, Malta.

    New headstone of Pte Alan Walton, Dedication Ceremony 12 April 2013, Pembroke Cemetery, Malta.

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  • Dedication Ceremony for the new headstone of Pte Alan Walton, Pembroke Cemetery, Malta 12 April 2013.

    Dedication Ceremony for the new headstone of Pte Alan Walton, Pembroke Cemetery, Malta 12 April 2013.

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  • Headstone of Pte A J Walton, ready for transportation to Pembroke Military Cemetery, Malta, December 2012.

    Headstone of Pte A J Walton, ready for transportation to Pembroke Military Cemetery, Malta, December 2012.

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Tom Herring said:
Good to hear of the rededication to the new headstone. I remember Wally Walton as a larger than life character. I was a member of his guard of honour at the funeral. When we were at 'rest on your arms reverse' some mighty men from the Company sobbed uncontrollably. Such was the affection to Wally. Tom Herring, B Coy, aged 18 in 1969.
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