George Herbert Powell

George Herbert Powell was born on 29th June 1891 in Nottingham and was the son of Robert and Sarah Powell and the brother of Archie Powell. In 1901 they lived at 6 Clifford Street Old Radford Nottingham and Robert and Sarah were still living at this address in 1911. George was the husband of Elizabeth May Powell of 32 Madeira Place Parliament Street Toronto Canada.

George Herbert Powell, 18th Canadian Infantry Battalion, was killed in action on 12th April 1916. He is buried in Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3.

Death notice published 16th May 1916 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- POWELL. – Killed in action, April 12th, Private G. H. (Bert) Powell, Canadian Infantry, beloved husband of May, Toronto, and dearly loved brother of Florence Simpson, 91, Russell-road. He gave his life for the Homeland.” In memoriam published 12th April 1918 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- POWELL. – Killed in action, April 12th, Private G. H. (Bert) Powell, Canadian Infantry, beloved husband of May, Toronto, and dearly loved brother of Florence Simpson, 91, Russell-road. He gave his life for the Homeland.” Above notices are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918