George was awarded the Albert Medal for bravery in 1913 for saving the life of a little boy who had fallen down a sewer in Redditch.
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George Frederick Irish
Private
Service No. 27465
Age 23
Died on 22 August 1916
Gloucestershire Regiment
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Somme, France
Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Irish, of 2 Back, 10, Britton St., Redditch, Worcs.
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May you live in our hearts forever. A true hero. From your immensely proud Great, great niece.
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We will remember them.
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