Other Information:George was listed with men serving at the outbreak of war - C Section, Bearer Sub-Division Personnel. He arrived in France with the unit on the 7th October 1914. The Unit War Diary states on the 12th October 1917 that George was recommended for a Military Medal 'for gallantry in action 1-8th Oct, Polygon Wood, Glencassee Wood, Clapham Junction.' On the 24th October it states that the MM was awarded. George lived at 73 Owens Street, St Helens [Information researched and provided by Dave Risley]
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