George, Arthur William

War
World War I, 1914-1918
Unit
168th Battalion

GEORGE, Arthur William
675720
168th Battalion Co. D.
Private
Born: December 19, 1895 London, England
Died: December 5,1970 Buried in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Ontario
After School: Farm Labourer
Enlisted: March 8, 1916, Tavistock.
Served: Two years experience with the Blue Jackets, England
Served: England, France
Family: Father - Arthur William George, London, England
Comments; Tavistock Gazette Jan 15, 1917-About to proceed overseas. Tavistock Gazette May 1, 1919-Arthur George who at the time of his enlistment was employed by Mr. John W. Kaufman of the 15th line, East Zorra and where he makes his home has returned. He came to Canada as a Home Boy in 1910 at the age of 14 aboard the SS Tunisian leaving Liverpool March 10, 1910 arriving at Halifax on March 18, 1910 with Dr. Barnardo's party. One of 395 children.