William George Tilbey was born in 1895, he was the son of Alfred and Emma Tilbey (nee Pratt) of 7, Garden Cottages, Colnbrook, Buckinghamshire. William was one of four sons, his Brothers Alfred James and Albert Edward also lost their lives in the Great War, the fourth son Frederick Robert (my Grandfather) served with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and survived the war.

William was married to Florence Clara Tilbey (nee Odell), William was killed on 23rd September 1918, his son, Frank William. was born on 29th March 1919.

Another Tilbey, Frederick John born in 1895, was a cousin of the Tilbey Brothers and was also killed in action during the Great War.

Paul Clarke