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Gnr. George Cocksedge

British Army 177th Bde, C Bty. Royal Field Artillery

from:Conisbrough, England

(d.6th Aug 1917)

George Cocksedge was the fourth child of Jonathan and Annie Cocksedge of Conisbrough near Doncaster in Yorkshire England. Before he joined the army he worked in the coal mines with the pit ponies. His father Jonathan and older brother John Edward also fought in WW1, both returned home.

George was killed in action on 6th of August 1917 aged just 20, he had his birthday a month before. He is buried in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery.We only know when he was killed, but do not know exactly where.



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