George A. Rouse R/6084
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George Alfred Rouse was born on 21st July 1888 at Market Overton to Robert and Frances Rouse and had three known sisters. At the time of his enlistment on 21st August 1917, he was living at Oakland, Rutlandshire. George was posted to the 2nd Reserve Battalion for training and, on 1st December, was appointed to the rank of Able Seaman. On 31st December he was drafted to the Howe Battalion. Following the disbandment of Howe, he was attached to the 2nd Royal Marine Battalion on 11th February 1918. George was killed in action on 5th April during Operation Michael when the Division returned to the line from support on the Ancre. He is buried in the Englebelmer Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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