Mexborough and Swinton Times September 1, 1917

Rifleman George Morris
King’s Rifle Regiment

Rifleman George Morris of 101 Market St, Mexborough, a married man with two children, was killed in action in August 18.

Before the war he was a postman.

As a reservist he was mobilised in August 5, 1914, and was wounded in action in France in April 1915. He returned to France in February 1916, and remained there until his death.

He was 31 years of age.

His brother in law Rifleman WH Watson (King’s Royal rifles) was discharged in July 1916

From C.W.G.C.:

Rifleman
MORRIS, GEORGE
Service Number 4347
Died 18/08/1917
Aged 28

9th Bn.
King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Son of George Dean Morris and Mary Morris, of Sheffield; husband of Rose May Morris, of 101, Market St., Mexborough, Rotherham.