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George Draycott

Private

Service No. 52364

Age 30

Died on 18 September 1918

Lincolnshire Regiment

GAUCHE WOOD CEMETERY, VILLERS-GUISLAIN

Nord, France

Husband of Maggie Ellis (formerly Draycott), of 41, St. Stephen's Rd., Leicester. Professional footballer. Native of Newhall, Burton-on-Trent.

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Henry Harrison

George, O valiant heart, who to your glory came….your memory hallowed in the land you loved.

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Swadlincote & District Royal British Legion

He bravely answered his country's call and laid down his life for one and all. From our Officers and Members.

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Legion Supporter

Well done for bringing it home for (Bradford) city. You will be remembered.

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Poppy Snozcat

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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George, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, but, as a former soldier in the 1st Lincolns myself,...

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