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- George was an assistant timekeeper at Nasmyth's Foundry. In 1888, when he was 21, he enlisted in the RAMC-Medical Staff Corps 1886, In 1900 he was promted to Warrent Officer. He lived in Malta for a while, Served in South Africa 1900-1902, He fought in the battle of Omduman and in the Egypt war. He was discharged with a pension in 1907, Re Instated May 1915 as a Lieutenant and Quartermaster, Promoted to Captain in 1918, Finally leaving in 1921. George died a Captain after the Afgan War.
(Article story " Mourned by his Comrades)
He was Secretary of the British Legion for 12 years. He died leaving a wife, two sons and four daughters.
Census Listings;
1871 Franklin Street, Eccles, Lancashire,. son age 4. (71-27)
1881 127 Liverpool Road, Barton, Eccles, son. age 14. Foundry Apprentice (81-41)
1891 Willis Barracks, Normanton, Derbyshire. Soldier (s). age 23. Private Medical Staff Corps. (91-252)
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1867 - 1943 (76 years)
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