Little Harwood, Blackburn Lancashire
George Hindle was born in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1896. He was 1 of 12 children. George was a pupil of St Alban's School. When he left St. Alban's Higher Grade School he worked for the Blackburn Co-operative Society. He was employed in the drapery department.
August 1914
In August 1914 the First World War started. In November of that year George enlisted with the Border Regiment. When his training was complete he joined the Ist Battalion.
First Posting
His first combat experience came when his battalion was sent to Gallipoli in 1915.
Casualty
George Hindle was mortally wounded on August 21st 1915.
Private George Hindle's obituary card
He died from his wounds. He has a known grave. His name is recorded on the Helles Momorial at Gallipoli in Turkey.
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