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George William BATTY
Kingston upon Hull HU5 3LS
England
Born 1979. Son of Robert William Batty (1855-1933) and Jane Filby (1856-1927), of 42 Parrott Street, Hull. He had one brother, Walter.
We was a Certificated Assistant Schoolmaster. Described as 5 foot, 6 inches tall, 37-39 inch chest, Church of England religion.
He married, Lillian Winningham (1882-1962), on 20 May 1899, at the Hull Registry Office, Parliament Street, Hull. They had one son, Bernard, born 23/09/1907. They lived at 165, Belvoir Street, Hull (War Pension address).
He enlisted in Hull, 0n 10/12/1915, aged 36 years and 11 months. Served as a Gunner and Bombardier, in the East Riding, Royal Garrison Artillery. Posted to France, on 11/02/1918. Returned to England, on 26/04/1918. He was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Died of Brights Disease, on 20/08/1920, aged 41 (War Pension records).
| Name | George William Batty |
|---|---|
| Record Type | Military |
| Residence Place | 165, Belvoir Street, Princes Avenue, Hull |
| Death Date | 20 Aug 1920 |
| Service Number | 382553 |
| Title | WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers |
| Description | Other Ranks Survived |
| Reference Number | 4/Mb/3603, Z/R.ga. 62 |
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