Private George Bunyan

Rank or Title

Date of Birth

1886

Date of Death

5 Nov 1914

War time / or Pre War occupation

Hat stiffener

Employer

Mr T. Day, High Town Road, Luton

Service Number

8601

Place of Birth

Aley Green
United Kingdom

World War I Address

157 High Town Road
Luton
United Kingdom

Place of Death

Belgium

Grave Location

United Kingdom

Soldier or Civilian

  • Soldier

Source

The Luton News , 26th November 1914

Pte George Bunyan, 8601, Highland Light Infantry, died on November 5th, 1914, from wounds received in action the previous day. He was aged 28.

Born at Aley Green, he served for 12 years with the colours and was on reserve when war broke out. He was recalled to his battalion on August 5th, before which he was a stiffener with hat manufacturer Mr T. Day, of High Town Road.

He lived at 157 High Town Road and left a widow and two children, aged seven and two. His pensioner parents lived in Cowper Street, Luton.

 

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Author: Deejaya

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