His story
George William Thurgood worked as a stableman in Bethnal Green, London. He was married to Ada Maud, whose address was recorded as 1 Aslett Street, Garratt Lane, Wandsworth.
A private with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps, George had his first qualifying service in Egypt on 3 October 1915, according to his medal record. He died on 2 July 1916 at the age of 46 and is buried at Salonika Anglo French.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Stableman
- Residence recorded
- Bethnal Green
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Husband of Ada Maud Thurgood, of 1, Aslett St., Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, London.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/10375
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Theatre of war
- Egypt, 3 October 1915
Medals and commemoration
- 1914–15 Star
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 2 July 1916
- Age
- 46
- Place of death
- Salonika
- Recorded cause
- Dysentery
- Cemetery or memorial
- Salonika Anglo French
- Grave reference
- 187\.
Where he worked
- No. 15 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
- John DAVIESAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Arthur Collins EDGECOMBEAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry John GURDAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Hartwell HAZELLAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 91
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “George William Thurgood”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/thurgood-george-william-se-10375/.
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