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256101 Pte George Edward Gillbanks British Army 2nd Btn. South Lancashire Regiment from:14 Langrove St. Everton, Liverpool. (d.21st Oct 1916) George Gillbanks was a Carter by profession who enlisted in the South Lancashire Regiment apparently at the same time as his brother Edward and brother-in-law Sam Jeffers, ending up in France where he saw action at Vimy Ridge, but was killed in action during the siege of the Stuff Redoubt on Thiepval Ridge on the 21st of October 1916. He was buried in a temporary grave, but George's body was later exhumed and reburied at Grandcourt Military Cemetery, which is situated about 5 miles North East of the town of Albert. On the 100th Anniversary of his death my brother Bill, his sons Brian and Ian and myself paid homage to my Grandfather George at his grave site. I have been unable to find a photo of George Edward in uniform so will substitute the only picture I have of him. 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.**