GEORGE WILLIAM HOOD (DCM)

Rank: Corporal
Service Number:36003.
Regiment: 1st Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Killed In Action Tuesday 15th May 1917
Age 19
County Memorial Crewe
Commemorated\Buried Arras Memorial
Grave\Panel Ref: Bay 6.
CountryFrance

George William's Story.

(Served as BURTON). Son of Mrs. Hood, of 19, Gladstone St., Crewe.


His D.C.M. Citation

36003 Pte. (A/L/Cpl) J. Burton.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
He rendered most valuable assistance when he took 
a section of bombers to help the battalion on his flank.
Although surrounded, he fought his way out with five men.