About Walter Eaton
Lived 1881 – 1917 (aged 35–36). Walter Eaton was a British association football player.
Personal life Eaton served as a private in the York and Lancaster Regiment and the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers during the First World War and died of wounds in France on 15 May 1917. He was buried in Étaples Military Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Eaton?
English footballer (1881-1917)
When was Walter Eaton born?
Walter Eaton was born in 1881 in Sheffield.
When did Walter Eaton die?
Walter Eaton died on 15 May 1917 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was Walter Eaton's occupation?
Walter Eaton was an association football player.
What nationality was Walter Eaton?
Walter Eaton was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Eaton. https://biography.guide/walter-eaton/
MLA: "Walter Eaton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-eaton/.
Chicago: "Walter Eaton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-eaton/.
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