WAINE, George Graham G.G.
Army
Sergeant
14th Battalion Durham Light infantry
Unknown
19117
Unknown
Barnard Castle
13th Feb 1916
France
Killed in action
Potijze Burial Ground
Killed whilst out with a working party near the town of Ypres.
Teesdale Mercury-23/02/1916: News Item: Killed in Action
Teesdale Mercury-23/02/1916: Return Thanks Notices
Teesdale Mercury-01/03/1916: News item: Memorial Service
Teesdale Mercury-14/02/1917: In memoriam
Prior to the war George had worked for over three years as a motor engineer. He served his apprenticeship with Mr Louis Smith in Galgate.
In January 1915, it was reported that George had been attached to ordnance at Colchester. He was promoted to full corporal in December 1915.
Teesdale Mercury-23/02/1916: Roll of Honour Notice
Teesdale Mercury-23/12/1914: Local and other notes: Silver Wedding celebration
Teesdale Mercury-27/01/1915: Local and other notes: Attached to ordinance
Teesdale Mercury-14/04/1915: Local and other notes: On leave visiting parents
Teesdale Mercury-22/12/1915: Local and other notes: Promotion to full Corporal
Teesdale Mercury-02/02/1916: Letter to Editor: Thanks for parcel