WORKING NOTES

Born 1896, Gas City, Indiana, USA. Parents - George Albert & Harriet .

1901 - 26? Llay Terrace, Neath. 7yo. W parents & 3 younger sibs, Father Coal Hewer.

1911 - 1 John Street, Resolven. 17yo. Occ-Hairdresser (own Acc). W parents & 7 younger sibs

Statement to the American Consular Service, Plymouth, England.In June 1913 I came to England with my mother with the intention of returning to the United States after 6 month holiday. I remained longer than expected, however, and when the War broke out joined the British Army in a spirit of adventure. I did not think at the time the war would last over 6 months. When the United States entered the War I endeavored to get a transfer to the American Forces but failed. Since my discharge in Feb 1919 I have lived in Okehampton, Eng. I now desire to return to the USA permanently.

1921 -

Sev trees on Anc, marr Nellie, Spain, 1932 in Pensylvania, Died 1951. Confirm

Partial SR under Tank Corps No.

Enl 8/8/14, Neath

Signed Imp Serv Form as Gnr in Shrewsbury Aug 14 - 1st AC

22/11/15 France as Tptr w 2nd Glam Bty

1/10/16 - 10/10/16 - Leave in Neath - Back home following illness - transferred to Class B - Ulceration of Stomach

Served 2yr 330days with RFA, 1yr 150days with Tank Corp. Transferred 3/7/17

MM Citation: p338, Tank Corps Book of Honour.

'Near Morlancourt , on August 9th 1918, this NCO drove his tank with conspicuous gallantry and skill, although severely wounded early in the operation. By his coolness and determination under fire, this NCO set a magnificent example to the remainder of his crew.'

Recovered completely