Naylor, George Alfred –

Son of William Naylor, of 79, Venture Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late Margaret Naylor (nee Stredder). One of several Boltonians who were aboard the Royal Edward when she was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on 13/08/1915.

Personal details

  • Surname: Naylor
  • Forename: George Alfred
  • Date of birth: September 4th, 1888
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 26
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 13th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19219
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: January 11th, 1915 - 1915-01-11
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: Panel 119 to 125 or 222 and 223.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 15/01/1915 10/09/1915 19/11/1915 18/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7f 6g* 10j* 5h
  • Bolton Chronicle: 11/09/1915

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