George G Leatherland

Title: George G Leatherland
Description: Picture of George G Leatherland in military uniform.

Gunner George Goodman Leatherland Royal Garrison Artillery, 74176

George was born between April and June 1891 in Hollowell.
His father was William, a master carpenter and farmer, his mother was Rebecca Goodman. He had three siblings, Frank, Lucy and Clement.
When George left school he became a farm labourer and wagoner and continued to live with his parents.
He enlisted in April 1916 was posted to France on 7th April 1916. He is named as being in the 141st. Heavy Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died of appendicitis on 17th May 1918, aged 27, and his effects were returned to his parents.
He is remembered in the Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt.
He was awarded the Victory and British War medals.

Sources: Birth index,1901 Census, 1911 Census - name misspelt as Gertrude, WW1 Medal rolls, Army service records - attestation papers, Soldiers who died in WW1, Records of G.,N.& H p157.
Date: 1910
Place: Hollowell: Church Hill
Rights: Copyright Guilsborough & Hollowell History Society
Source: Viv Benjamin; Carolyn Leatherland
Identifier: H0035