Born Astley Worcester, 23 Mar 1894. Son of William and Elizabeth New, of Hyde Mill Farm, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire and 2, York Road, Beverley, Yorkshire (Naval Address).
A former Groom. Described as 5 foot, 6.5 inches tall, 37.5 inch chest, brown hair, grey eyes, scar on right forearm.
Joined the Royal Navy on 21 Apr 1914. Served as Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy, HMS Victory and HMS Irresistible. Died of pneumonia, on 15/11/1914, aged 20, at Chatham Naval Hospital.
Buried at Gillingham, Woodlands Cemetery, Kent
First name:
George Henry
Regiment:
Military Number:
SS/4838
Rank:
Ordinary Seaman
Date Died
15/11/1914
Place died:
Gillingham, Woodlands Cemetery, Kent
Age:
20
