Rayner, George –

Husband of Mrs. Rayner, of 11, Virgil Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Was on the troopship Cameronia when she was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on Sunday 15/04/1917, and was rescued after two hours in the water by a British destroyer.

Personal details

  • Surname: Rayner
  • Forename: George
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 12299
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 09/04/1915 25/05/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 9f 6g
  • Bolton Chronicle: 05/10/1917

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