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255181 Pte. George Alfred Catchpole British Army 6th (Cyclist) Btn. Norfolk Regiment from:Salhouse, Norfolk (d.27th September 1916) George Catchpole was the son of John and Elizabeth Catchpole nee Holman, born at Salhouse, Norfolk. He was one of 6 children. On the outbreak of war George enlisted with the 6th Norfolk Cyclists, a Territorial Army unit who were involved in home defence and training. He was later transferred to the 8th Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment where he became Private no. 43581 and was sent to France. He was killed in action in the Battle of the Somme, on the 27th September 1916, aged 20. He was my great uncle. He is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial as his body was never found. My grandfather remembered his brother, by using his christian names when naming two of this sons. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**