Alexander Salton
1869–1916 (age 47)
Biography
Alexander Salton was an Australian rules football umpire who played an important role in the development and governance of Australian football during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As an umpire, he contributed to the sport's growth and the establishment of fair play standards during a formative period of the game.
Salton's life ended in 1916 at the age of 47. He was buried in the Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension, far from his native Australia, reflecting the global reach of the First World War and the many lives it claimed.