Lightfoot, George

Regimental Number: 204746
Rank: Private
Branch: 3rd Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps

George was born in Nantwich, Cheshire, England on December 25, 1894. He was living in Cutknife, Saskatchewan at the time of his enlistment in April of 1916. While in England in October of 1916, George sprained his left ankle. George and his wife Mary came to the South Peace in 1929 and filed on NW 28-79-7-W6 and NE 18-79-7-W6. George later canceled both quarters. In 1940, they moved into Grande Prairie. George worked at the airport until he retired in 1957. George died in Grande Prairie on October 19, 1984.

Sources: Chepi Sepe p. 623

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