Lance Corporal George Hale
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1893
Date of Death
21 Mar 1918
War time / or Pre War occupation
Hat worker
Employer
Mr Stokes, Collingdon Street
Regiment
Service Number
235558
Place of Birth
Luton
World War I Address
43 Wimbourne Road
Luton
Place of Death
France
Grave Location
No known grave
War Memorial Location
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Source
The Luton News , 15th August 1918
L-Cpl George Hale, 235558, 2/4th East Lancs Regiment, was killed in action in France on March 21st, 1918, the opening day of the German spring offensive of that year. He was reported missing, and parents Richard and Sarah were still awaiting news of him four months later.
George and his family were residing at 43 Wimbourne Road, Luton, when he joined up. He had been in France for about a year.
Born in Luton in 1893, George had previously worked for hat manufacturer Mr Stokes, of Collingdon Street.
Individual Location
Author: Deejaya
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