George entered the war in France on 11th August 1915. On 11th January 1917 he transferred to the 1st Bn. Loyal North Lancs for water duties. He returned to the 141st Field Ambulance for duty on 2nd March 1918. On 2nd June 1919 he proceeded to No 1 Concentration Camp, Cologne for dispersal and was struck off the strength of the unit.