George Boycott

George Boycott.

Personal Details:

Born in Malpas  on 14th November 1898 (Baptised 1st January 1899).

Fourth son of William and Elizabeth Boycott of 180 Broomfield Road, Coventry, formerly of Old Hall Street, Malpas.

George recorded his occupation as general labourer when enlisting in 1917.

His address in the 1918 Electoral Roll is listed as Old Hall Street, Malpas.

Military Details:

Regiment:           13th Battalion Welsh Regiment.

Rank:                 Private.

Serial Number:   61135.

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Record of Death:

Died from drowning, Pembrokeshire 21st September 1919. Aged 20.

Buried in Pembroke Dock Military Cemetery, Wales. E. 158.

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Medals and Awards:

George was awarded the Campaign Medals (British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal).

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Further Information:

Described in the Malpas Deanery Magazine as a good swimmer, he accidentally drowned whilst bathing in the Pembroke docks.

George's older brother, Thomas, also lost his life in the Great War in 1916.

Remembered with Honour in the Pembroke Dock Military Cemetery.British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal.George Boycott's Gravestone