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George’s brother Charles also served[1].
PHILLIPS, GEORGE THOMAS
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CWGC |
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Uttoxeter Advertiser |
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Parents |
Mr. Thomas Phillips |
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Where born |
Uttoxeter |
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When born |
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Address |
Parents: Formerly of Stramshall, Staffordshire |
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Spouse |
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Children |
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Employment Before Joining up |
Leighton Ironworks, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire |
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When enlisted |
9th October 1914 |
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Where enlisted |
Middleton, Lancashire |
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Regiment |
Lancashire Fusiliers |
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Yes |
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Unit |
2nd Bn. |
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Yes |
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Rank |
Private |
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Yes |
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Service Number |
240916 |
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Yes |
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Date of Death |
9th October 1917 |
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Yes |
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Age at time of death |
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Where Killed or died |
France/Flanders |
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Yes |
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How he died |
Killed in Action |
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Location of Grave or Memorial |
Tyne Cot Memorial – Panel 54 to 60 & 163A |
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Awards |
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George was wounded twice during his service[1], but we do not know details.
He was killed by a sniper when bringing in three prisoners[1]. As this happened in the Ypres Salient and he has no known grave he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.|
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George’s brother Charles also served[1].