Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Henry Wootton, a coach painter, born 1860 in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire and his wife, Louisa Wootton (nee Fisher, married in the 4th quarter of 1884 in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire district)), born 1864 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Walter Albert was born in the 1st quarter of 1894 in Melton Mowbray, his siblings were, Joseph Henry, a boot trade finisher, born 1887, Ernest, an errand boy, born 1889, Percy, born in the 2nd quarter of 1891 and Lillie, born 1897, all his siblings were born in Melton Mowbray, in March 1901 the family home was at 33, Goodriche Street, Melton Mowbray. In the 4th quarter of 1903 in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire district, Walter’s mother died aged 39. In April 1911 Walter was employed as a labourer and he was residing in the family home at 28, Goodriche Street, Melton Mowbray, together with his widowed father, a coach painter and his siblings, Percy a shoe trade worker and Lillie. Walter’s older brother Percy was killed in action in September 1916.
Walter attested into the Army on a Short Service engagement of (7 years with the Colours and 5 years in the Reserve.) on the 14th July 1911 in Leicester. He gave his place of birth as Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, his age as 18 years and 7 months and his trade or calling as painter. His medical examination recorded that he was 5 foot 5¾ inches in height, weighed 113 pounds and he had a chest measurement of between 31½ and 34 inches. His complexion was described as fresh, his hair colour was brown and he had brown eyes. It was noted that he had a small scar on the left of his forehead. His physical development was described as good. He gave his religion as Wesleyan. He was pronounced fit for the Army on the 14th July 1911. His record of service began when he joined the Depot of the Leicestershire Regiment as a Private, service number 9269 on the 14//7/11. Posted to Aldershot on the 3/11/11. Posted to Fermoy, Ireland on the 28//11/11. Admitted to Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot on the 11/9/12. Discharged from Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot on the 12/9/12. Posted to -?- on the -?-. Posted to Bareilly, India on the 8/2/13. Posted to Ranikhet, India on the 19/3/13. Posted to Bareilly, India on the 24/10/13. Posted to Delhi, India on the 26/3/14. Posted to -?-, India on the 20/7/14. Posted to Delhi, India on the 11/8/14. Walter first entered the theatre of war in France on the 12th October 1914, he died from wounds received in action in the 19th British Field Ambulance, he was awarded the 1914 Star, British War and Victory medals. Walter’s surviving service documents are in a very poor condition, and much of the finer detail relating to the period of time that he spent in the Army, is either illegible or missing, hence the sparse overall description of his military and personal family history.
On Friday April 27th 1917 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “MELTON AND THE WAR” – LOCAL SOLDIER’S WOUNDED. – CORPL. W. WOOTTON. Mr Henry Wootton, 28, Goodrich Street, Melton Mowbray, has received an official notification from the Infantry Records Office, Lichfield, that his son, Corpl. W. Wootton of the Leicester’s was wounded at the Persian Gulf on April 8th, and has been admitted to hospital. Corpl. Wootton who is only 23 years of age, joined the Leicester’s six year last Easter, and came over to France with the Indian Expeditionary Force. Whilst there he was wounded three times and twice gassed, whilst this makes the second time he has been wounded since being at the Persian Gulf, so that he may be said to bear a charmed life. His brother, Pte. Percy Wootton was killed in action on the 25th September last, and another brother Corpl. Harry Wootton is serving with the Royal Engineers.
On Friday May 4th 1917 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “MELTON AND THE WAR” – CORPL. W. WOOTTON KILLED.- Last week we announced in this column that Mr Henry Wootton, 28, Goodriche Street, Melton, had received an official intimation that his son, Corpl W. Wootton, of the Leicestershire Regiment was wounded at the Persian Gulf on April 8th. We regret to state that on Friday morning Mr Wootton received word from the Record Office at Lichfield that his son had died of his wounds, and the news will be received with sorrow by all who knew the gallant young soldier. Corporal Wootton, who was only 23 years of age, joined the Leicester’s six years ago last Easter and after service in India came to France with the Indian Expeditionary Force. Whilst there he was wounded no less than three times and twice “gassed.” He has also been twice wounded whilst at the Persian Gulf. His brother, Private Percy Wootton, was killed in action on the 25th September last, and another brother, Corporal Harry Wootton, is serving with the Royal Engineers.
On Friday May 4th 1917 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS” – DEATHS.- WOOTTON – On the 15th April, Corpl. Walter Albert Wootton, Leicestershire Regiment, died of wounds received in action at Persian Gulf, son of Henry and the late Louise Wootton, aged 23 years. On a far and lonely battlefield. Where the trees their branches bend. Lies our dear son and brother. Gone to an untimely end. No loved one near to clasp his hand. Or hear his last farewell. But he bravely answered duty’s call. He gave his life for one and all. From father, brothers and sisters.
On Friday May 4th 1917 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS” – THANKS.- Mr H. Wootton and family, of Melton Mowbray, desire to return their sincere thanks for the numerous expressions of sympathy which they have received in their bereavement.
On Friday July 13th 1917 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “LOCAL MEN IN THE CASUALTY LISTS” – During the past week the following local casualties have been officially reported:- Monday’s list included:- DIED OF WOUNDS. LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT. Wootton, 9269 Corpl. W. (Melton Mowbray).
On Friday April 19th 1918 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.” – IN MEMORIAM. – WOOTTON. – In ever loving memory of Corporal Walter Wootton, Leicestershire Regt., who died of wounds received in action at the Persian Gulf on April 15th, 1917, aged 23 years.
We do not forget you
We loved you too dearly
For your memory to fade
From our minds like a dream
The lips need not speak
For the hearts mourn sincerely
As our thoughts always rest
Where your photo is seen
From his loving Father, Brothers, and Sisters.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Photograph and biographical information kindly supplied by J. Parkes, family member (15/8/2017):
'Percy and Walter Albert Wootton were my Great Uncles. My granddad was Joseph Henry (Harry Wootton). There were originally 7 siblings- Louisa Rose (b.1885), twins Joseph Henry and Thomas (b. 1887, Thomas died aged 19 months), Ernest Alfred b.1888, Percy (b. 1891), Walter Albert (b. 1894), Lily (b. 1896)'.