Regimental Number: 790142
Rank: Private
Branch: 131st Battalion
George was born in Ontario on December 27, 1866 (he lied about his age on his attestation paper, saying he’d been born in 1871). George and his wife Mary Ellen were living in British Columbia when he enlisted in December of 1915. He served in England until he was invalided home in November of 1917. He was discharged on October 10, 1918, having been found medically unfit and overage. His son George also served in the Canadian Army. In 1918, George filed on SW 26-77-3-W6 and NW 27-77-3-W6. He died on May 8, 1945.