Name
George Henry Cannon
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
15/11/1917
19
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Rifleman
TR/135766
King's Royal Rifle Corps (Training Reserve)
16th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
BENINGTON (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD
United Kingdom
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Benington War Memorial
St. Peter’s Church Roll of Honour Benington
Pre War
George was born on the 27th April 1898, the son of George & Mary Cannon of The Smithy, Bennington, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. He followed in the footsteps of both his father and elder brother, James, and became a Blacksmith.
Wartime Service
He attested for service in the Army in March 1916 but was not mobilised until December 1916. George did not get the opportunity to serve overseas as he died in the Duston War Hospital War Hospital, Northampton, as a result of Tuberculosis. His parents were with him at the time of his death. He is buried in St. Peter’s Churchyard, Benington.
Additional Information
His younger brother, Thomas, served on the Western Front with the Queens Regiment.
Acknowledgments
Jonty Wild
www.stevenageatwar.com, Paul Johnson
