In memory of George Murrell, who served as Lance Bombardier 34885 in 5 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. George died of wounds this day, 31st October 1918, aged 25. He was the son of Robert and Ellen Murrell of Battersea, London.

George was a pre-war regular in the Royal Garrison Artillery, and arrived on the strength of 5 Siege Battery in September 1914 and was still serving in the Battery by the autumn of 1918.

By late October 1918 an advanced section (attached to 16 Division) of 5 Siege Battery was in position to the northwest of Velvain. The other two sections (remaining with 46 Brigade, RGA) were at Drumetz performing counter-battery work. Around this time the sections at Drumetz were stricken with a sickness of unknown origin and suffered 80 casualties as a consequence.

It is unknown as to whether George was with the two sections at Drumetz or the advanced section at Velvain when he was wounded. He now rests in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

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George's grave in Terlincthun British Cemetery; photo kindly provided by forum member Phil Watson.

Gone but not forgotten

Kind regards

Steve

Remembering

Thank you for the freedom that I enjoy.

RIP

Scottie.

George Murrell, may you forever rest in peace.

Thank you
Stephen

George,

You are Not Forgotten

Steve,

Thank you for posting the additional information about who you are asking us to remember.

Ian.

Almost made it George, We Will Remember.

REST IN PEACE L/Bombardier Murrell.

Gunners in heaven
Never forgotten

Paul