Lifestory

Lifestory

1916

George was born in Huddersfield on 24 November 1896, the son of Walter and Hannah Mary Gledhill of Wellhouse, Thongsbridge, West Yorkshire. After spending his childhood in Petrograd, Russia, he was educated at Mr Wild’s College School, Huddersfield, Ackworth School, Pontefract and Institut Dr Schmidt, St Gallen, Switzerland. He was a member of the firm of Walter Gledhill and Sons Ltd, woollen manufacturers, Bridge Mills, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. At the time of enlistment on 3 September 1914, he was living at Neva Bank, 86 New North Road, Huddersfield. He was killed in action in the attack on the Schwaben Redoubt on 3 September 1916 aged 20. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.

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  • Profile picture for George Richard Gledhill

    Born 1896

    Died 1916

    British Army 2869 Private 5th Battalion West Riding Regiment

    British Army Second Lieutenant 5th Battalion West Riding Regiment Territorial Force