Basic Details
Surname
Norris
Forenames
George E
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
George Ernest
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details sourced from Sefton War Memorials (see References). George was born at Lydiate in 1896; the son of James Norris and Ruth (nee Hesketh). He was killed in the fighting by the 25th Division to capture Landrecies from the Germans.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
PTE
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Lancashire Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Landrecies, Mons
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Landrecies, Mons
Cemetery
British Military Cemetery
Year of death
1918
Month of death
November
Day of death
4
Age at death
21
Manner of death as stated
Unknown
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action