Born Middlesbrough, 1885. Son of Thomas Charles Comer (1858-1921) and Hannah Maria Clipperton (1859–1899), of Bishop Auckland.
He enlisted in Hull. Formerly 32/691, Northumberland Fusiliers. Transferred to the 1/5th York and Lancaster Regiment. Died of wounds, on 18/10/1917, aged 33. Buried in Belgium.
His army effects were left to his father, Thomas.
| Name | George Stephens Corner |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Middlesbrough, 1885. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Corner, of Bishop Auckland. |
| Death Date | 18 Oct 1917 |
| Death Place | Potijze Chateau Lawn Cemetery, West Flanders, Belgium |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | York and Lancaster Regiment |
| Battalion | 1st 5th (T.F.) Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 242265 |
| Type of Casualty | Died of wounds |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 32/691, Northumberland Fusiliers. |
First name:
GEORGE STEPHENS
Military Number:
242265
Rank:
Private
Date Died
18/10/1917
Place died:
Potijze Chateau Lawn Cemetery, West Flanders, Belgium
Age:
33
