George Henry Wood
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He was the son of Thomas and Margaret Wood and the brother of William, Annie, Thomas, Lily, Gerty and Mabel Wood. In 1911 they lived at 8 Churchill Street Lenton Nottingham.
Poelcapelle British Cemetery Grave Reference: 11.F.5
Personal inscription, CWGC headstone: 'Memories cling' Obituaries published in the 'Nottingham Evening Post', dated 21st November 1917: - “WOOD. - Killed in action, October 30th, Pte. George Wood, Canadians, late of Lenton. Duty nobly done. - Loving sister Gertie, brother-in-law Alf. “WOOD.- Killed in action, October 30th, Pte. George Wood, Canadians, late of Old Lenton. A noble life laid down. - Loving father, mother, and family, brothers Will and Tom (in France). “WOOD. - Killed in action, October 30th, Pte. George Wood, Canadians. Beautiful memories linger in the hearts of those who loved him best. - Sister Mabel & friend Alice.” Obituaries courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918 Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’. 28 November 1917: ‘Wood. Killed in action, October 30th, Private George Wood, Canadian Forces, late of Old Lenton. Sleep on dear brother, thy toil is o’er. Loving sister Lily and brother-in-law Charlie (Birmingham).’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
