George Walker Wood

Private. G/20145. 1st Battalion. Royal West Kent Regiment.

Formerly 33752. 3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment.

Born: 1893 in Crimble, Golcar.

Son of Joseph and Frances Wood of 50 Upper Wellhouse, Golcar.

Brother of Gladys and Frank.

Husband of Sarah nee Pearson. Married 1914 (September ¼)

Father of one child.

Address: 'East View' 6 Nabbs Lane, Slaithwaite.

Occupation: Piecener in woollen mill.

Died of wounds; 16th November 1918. Aged 25.

Buried at Wellhouse Methodist Chapel Graveyard. Row A. Grave 32.

George had served in France and was seriously injured in the spine. He was admitted to a military hospital in Chichester, where he died of his wounds.

His name is on the Roll of Honour in St. John's Church, Golcar.