Our database below is continuously being updated with information relating to Hull’s soldiers.
If you have anything you would like to share with us regarding these soldiers, please use the form within their record.
GEORGE WILLIAM GARBUTT
BORN HULL 1877. HE WAS THE STEP SON OF THOMAS FARROW AND SARAH ANN FARROW OF INGMYERS YARD, WELTON, EAST YORKSHIRE, WHERE HE WORKED AS AN AGRICULTURAL LABOURER (1911 CENSUS).
HE MARRIED AT WELTON, ON 13 MAR 1916. HIS WIFE MARY AGNES DENT, A DRESSMAKER, ALSO LIVED AT INGMYERS YARD, WELTON (WAR PENSION ADDRESS).
HE ENLISTED AT WELTON. SERVED WITH THE 1/6TH AND 20TH NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. KILLED IN ACTION, ON 01/10/1916, AGED 39. BURIED AT RATION FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES, NORD, FRANCE.
HIS GRAVE INSCRIPTION, READS, "IN GOD'S CARE AND KEEPING UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN".
RATION FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES, NORD, FRANCE
Nord 59930
Do you have any information to share?
We always welcome users to share information about soldiers in our database. If you notice any errors or have anything additional to add, please use our form below.