George, the newspaper article reporting your death recalled that you were a member of the Royal Warwicks Territorials Nuneaton Company, and were with them on the night war was declared when "all Nuneaton turned out to witness the departure of the local lads". The article also said that many of your friends recalled with pride your cheery spirit on that eventful night. It was sad to read that you lost your life at the age of 21, when you had most of your adult life before you. Since you are commemorated at Thiepval it would seem to be most likely that you were involved with your unit in the general British attack on the German front line in the area of Contalmaison which had begun on 10th July with a heavy artillery barrage. It is a shame that your remains were not recovered from the field of battle. George, you were obviously keen to serve since you enlisted before war was declared, and had already been promoted to the rank of Corporal. Sincere sympathy to your parents who mourned your tragic death. Rest in Peace. Harry.

Henry Harrison