Other Information:George enlisted on 29th September 1901. He was 19 years and 11 months old at the time. From 5th June 1902 to 4th August 1905 he served in South Africa. He then served in the U.K. until he had completed his first period of engagement on 22nd September 1913 and was transferred to Army Reserve Section "D". On 2nd October 1913 he re-enlisted in Burnley.
He entered the war in France on 16th August 1914 with the 4th Field Ambulance. His name appears on a list of R.A.M.C. personnel who were taken captive up to & including 31st December 1914. His address was given as 7 Claremont Street, Colne, Lancs - (kindly provided by Steve Mattocks).
In the early hours of 26th August, the 4th Field Ambulance were ordered to go to Landrecies to treat and evacuate the wounded. A couple of hours after entering the town the Germans arrived, and George became one of 219 of the rank and file of the R.A.M.C. to be held captive there.
He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for devotion to duty and valuable services rendered whilst a prisoner of war.
After he was repatriated on 7th January 1916 he continued to serve in the UK. He was transferred to Class "Z" Army Reserve on 21st March 1919, and was discharged from the Colours on 31st March 1920.
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