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George Alfred Field

Key Information

Name: GEORGE ALFRED Field

DoB: 

Regt:

Gunner

993963, Royal Artillery

DoD:

02/04/1943        

Buried: DALSTON BURIAL GROUND

Academic Career: CGS 1926-31

Other: 

Biographical Information

  • Family Background:

    The family roots were unremarkable…..maternal line Scots from the east coast mum was born in Fraserburgh, grandpa Eyemouth, grandpa was a fishmonger…had a business in Carlisle.

     

    Dad was a waiter from London (Mum had had a job as a lady’s maid in London prior to marriage).

    Sept 1/4 1942 George married Betty Elms

    On 30th Sept 1942, brother  Frederick (also CGS) was reported missing in action

    March 1/4 1943 Fred’s son was born

    2 April 1943 George died in an accident whilst training in Sussex. September 1/ 4 1943 George’s daughter Alder was born.

    November 1943 Fred confirmed dead