George Fussell
Memorial: South Gloucestershire war dead not on a local memorial
Regiment: Gloucestershire Regiment
Medals: 1939–45 Star, War Medal 1939–1945
Rank and number: Private 5180228
Parents: Walter (a horse dealer) and Emily Fussell
Marital status: Single
Home address: The Batch, Castle Farm Road, Hanham, Bristol
Pre-war occupation: Bus Conductor
Date of birth: 1912
Date of death: 26/05/1940
Buried/Commemorated at: Oye–Plage Cemetery (Row 2. Grave 8.), France
Age: 28
Further information:
George had a sister Flounce and brothers Harry, Stanley, Robert and Reg, who was a well known local hairdresser.
George served with the 2nd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment and died between 26 May and 31 May 1940.
His name is also remembered in the book of condolences at Bristol Cathedral.
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
This information is based by kind permission on the following sources:
1) Booklet ‘Not Just a Name on Stone’ by Hanham Local History Society
2) Thanks to Mr R Crew and Mrs. M Antill of Hanham Local History society for their help
3) Jo Hurst, researcher on the Second World War Stories Project
4) Forces War Records and CWGC