William George's Story.
Birkenhead News 05 December 1917LOST COMING HOME FOR LEAVE.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Beck, have received information that their son William has lost his life off H.M.S. “Rosario.” He was gunner on that ship, and stationed at Malta for two years. He was on his way home, having left Gibraltar on August 6th, and unfortunately his ship was sunk on the voyage. His home is at 20, School Lane, Hoylake.