David Winton was the son of David and Eliza Winton. David Winton was born on 21st November 1890 in Tobermore. His father was a farmer. David Winton emigrated to Canada. David lived in Toronto for five years. His last address was 443 Concord Avenue. He enlisted with the 35th Battalion on 12th April 1915. Private David Winton was serving with the 14th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry when he was killed in action near Ypres on 28th June 1916.
Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) is located 2 Kms south-east of Ieper town centre, on the Komenseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Komen (N336). From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto Komenseweg. The cemetery itself is located 1.2 Kms along the Komenseweg on the right hand side of the road.
