Son of James Gaskell, of Knowsley Villas, Ainsworth, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Gaskell, of Knowsley Cottage, Ainsworth, Lancashire. Formerly 28469, Lancashire Fusiliers. Recorded as C Gaskell on CWGC. Reported missing since 28/04/1917 and subsequently presumed killed.
Gaskell, George –
Personal details
- Surname: Gaskell
- Forename: George
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Ainsworth, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Radcliffe, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 22
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: April 28th, 1917
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Corporal
- Unit: 10th (Grimsby) (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 32966
- Regiment: Lincolnshire Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Roeux British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: A. 42.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 25/05/1917 29/06/1917
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 4a 6e
- Bolton Chronicle: 06/07/1917