George's Story.
Wallasey News November 1918Bronchial Pneumonia.
Mrs. Sarah Bradbury, of 17, Kendal-road, Poulton, has received the sad news by official telegram that her husband, Gunner George Bradbury, died of influenza and bronchial pneumonia, on November 7th, at 73 General Hospital, Trouville, France.
He was 23 years of age, and joined up with the Royal Garrison Artillery in March, 1917, and was drafted to France in July of the same year. He was gassed at the big retreat on the 21st of March last. Educated at St. Mary's School, Liscard, he was formerly employed as manager with Messrs. Irwin, Sons and Co., grocers, Duke-street, Birkenhead.
Much sympathy has been expressed for his widow and child, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Bradbury, 45, Claughton-drive, Poulton, in the loss of their eldest son. His brother Private William Bradbury died of wounds on August 17th, 1917.
Private William Bradbury’s page on the Cheshire Roll of Honour can be found by clicking here.
Newspaper article by Chris Booth