Sergeant George Henry Sanders
10 Mar 1896 - 30 Jun 1976
Biography
George was the Sergeant of Launceston Patrol, Cornwall
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Patrol | Patrol Leader | 17 Oct 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WBFE 88/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
October 1940
Occupation
Lorry driver
Address
The Shop, Lezant, Launceston, Cornwall
Other information
In 1939 George was a Special Constable. The son of George and Mary Sanders he married Emma Coombe in 1921. He was the brother-in-law of Auxilier Richard Wearing who married his sister Annie. He is buried at Lezant.
A WW1 veteran he served as Private 527016 in 445th Agricultural Company, Labour Corps. He enlisted 23 April 1915. He suffered a gun shot wound to the head 18 Aug 1916 and spent his 108 days of recovery from 5 Sept 1916 in Whitchurch, Cardiff Military Hospital. He is recorded as being 5 foot 7 inches tall
References
Alwyn Harvey recorder for Defence of Britain Database
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held by B. R. A
1939 Register
Mrs G Perry