George Lee

Rank: Private

Regiment: 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers

Other Info: It was announced in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer on the 16th inst. that Private Geo Lee of the South Wales Borderers, billeted last year at Eversfield House, St Leonards, as been killed by a fall of earth at the Front. He was a very clever young fellow, and was known as “Dan Leno” amongst his friends. He was a good boxer, and took part in a competition whilst at Hastings. He is shown in the picture standing behind two comrades.

According to CWGC, George died on 19th November 1916 is remembered at Karasouli Military Cemetery, grave reference D.884.

Published: January 1917

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