His story
George Liston Melrose lived in Edinburgh and was married to Isabella. He was the eldest son of George Fergus Melrose of 153 West Port, Edinburgh.
George served as a private with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps. His medal record dates his first qualifying service in France to 23 October 1914. He died on 1 February 1915, aged 28, and is buried at Janval Cemetery.
Before the war
- Residence recorded
- Edinburgh
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Eldest son of George Fergus Melrose, of 153, West Port, Edinburgh.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SR/16
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- Theatre of war
- France, 23 October 1914
Medals and commemoration
- 1914 Star
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 1 February 1915
- Age
- 28
- Place of death
- France
- Recorded cause
- Pneumonia
- Cemetery or memorial
- Janval Cemetery
- Grave reference
- Plot U. 2.
Where he worked
- No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- Alfred CHIMPKINAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- Aubrey GREGORYAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- Herbert Kemble NUNNAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Dennis PENNICARDAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Find a Grave memorial
- Research record number: 5
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “George Liston Melrose”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/melrose-george-liston-sr-16/.
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