Name
George Butterfield (DCM)
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
13/09/1916
28
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Bombardier
28772
Royal Garrison Artillery
104th Coy.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY
XXI. P. 16.
Iraq
UK & Other Memorials
Markyate Village Memorial
St John The Baptist Church Memorial, Markyate
Pre War
Son of Sarah Butterfield of Luton Road, Markyate.
Wartime Service
George volunteered at the outbreak of war and served in India and Mesopotamia. He was wounded at Kut, taken prisoner by the Turks, and died as a result of his injuries. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry in the field.
Acknowledgments
Jonty Wild, Anne & Gordon Mead
