Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private George Penrose, 28486

Private George Penrose, 28486

Private George Penrose, 28486
Manchester Regiment 72nd Bn.

Newspaper obituary:

"Private George Penrose, Manchester Pals, was killed in action on July 1st. He was 20 years of age, and was called up with his group on the 27th January. He was the youngest son of Mr Penrose, 51 Sharples Hall Street. Before his enlistment he was an apprentice plumber with Mr Dobson, Huddersfield Road. "

CWGC

Private, 28486
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:20
Manchester Regiment 72nd Bn.
Pier and Face 13 A and 14 C.
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Penrose, of Oldham, Lancs.

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