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Private 34582 George Henry BINLEY - 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle/Other
Local Actions on the Somme
Place of Death
Bouchavesnes
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
1916 in Birmingham
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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
The battalion were in the lines at Bouchavesnes when at 4.30am they launched a successful attack on German postitions to their east and after heavy fighting, an enemy artillery barrage and a counter attack the captured and held onto Pallas & Fritz trenches. George was killed during this action.
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| Bouchavesnes Trench Map | Thiepval Memorial |
| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Jul Qtr 1879 at Claverdon
Baptism Date & Place
14 Sep 1879 Claverdon, St. Michael
Parents
George and Sarah of Claverdon
Wife & Marriage
Lilian Alice nee Smith
Sep Qtr 1904 at King's Norton
Children
- Norman George b 1908
Address History
- 1881 Lye Green, Claverdon
- 1891 as above
- 1901 55 Wallville Street, Handsworth
- 1911 371 Pershore Road, Selly Oak
- 1917 271 Pershore Road, Selly Oak
Occupation(s)
- 1901 Photographic Agent
- 1911 Barman