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G Shakesby

Private

Service No. 7512

Age Unknown

Died on 1 February 1915

Coldstream Guards

CUINCHY COMMUNAL CEMETERY

Pas de Calais, France

Son of Mr. T. Shakesby, of 45, Oxford St., Hull.

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In remembrance of Pte George Shakesby, 2/Coldstream Guards, killed in action on 1 February 1915 on this, the centenary of his death.

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The approximate position of George Shakesby's death.

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From “Deeds That Thrill the Empire”: On February 1st 1915, a fine piece of work was carried out by the 4th (Guards) Brigade in the nei...

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