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Batey, G.G.Y., Pte., 1918
In Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimmille is the Commonwealth War Grave of 38468 Private George Gibson Young Bailey, serving with the Lancashire Fusiliers who died 17/09/1918.

George G.Y. Batey, 1st Batt. Lancashire Fusiliers Eldest son of the late Mr. James Batey and Mrs. Batey. His father was a Trustee, and filled many offices in connection with the Church and School. George Batey was severely wounded in action somewhere in Belgium. He died in hospital at Wimereux on 17th September 1918. 28 years of age.

He is remembered at Benwell on B86.15


The CWGC entry for Private Batey

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