George F (Frederick) Jones was born in 1894 at Oswestry. He was the second eldest of 4 brothers and 2 sisters. His father, Edward, was a coachman and groom. His mother kept the house. They lived at 14 Upper Church Street. The family later moved to 10 Hurdsman Street. George worked as a house decorator and served his apprenticeship with Mr GA George of Oswestry. He enlisted at Oswestry joining 7 Bn King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. He does not seem to have been awarded the 1915 Star so did not arrive in France until at least 1916, 7 Bn KSLI had gone over to France in September 1915. He was KIA on 14 July 1916 during the Somme Offensive, Battle for Bazentin Ridge. His body was not recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

KIA Same day and/or action

Corporal 13868 Percy Broster, 7 Bn King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. KIA 14 July 1916. Thiepval Memorial (unknown)

Private 14729 E. Davies. 7 Bn King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. KIA 14 July 1916, Thiepval Memorial (unknown) 

Private 19729 Leonard Probert, 7 Bn King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. 17 July 1916, Thiepval Memorial (unknown)

Died at home from wounds received at Bazentin Ridge  Private 15559 Thomas Mills, 7 Bn King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. 6 March 1918. Oswestry General Cemetery

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