Basic Details Surname Booth Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was brought up by his aunt and worked as a knife-cutter - as well as playing rugby for Hebden Bridge and football for Mytholmroyd. He was also married twice and had one child as well as being a Territorial with 4 years' service. He was killed by machine gun fire and is also commemorated on IWM 2845 and 2847. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Souchez Cemetery Zouave Valley Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action