Rivers, George Claude, 1887-1916
- GB-2014-WSA-14759
- Person
- 1887-1916
Rivers, George Claude, only son of George Charles Rivers, of Kensington, by Elizabeth Mary Moore; b. July 30, 1887; adm. May 4, 1899 (R); left Dec. 1903; joined the Inns of Court O.T.C.; 2nd Lieut. 9th (Service) Batt. the East Surrey Regt. Dec. 23, 1914; Grenade Officer; went out to the western front Aug. 30, 1915; m. Nov. 1, 1913, Elsie Margaret, only daughter of William Pickthall; killed in action near Trones Wood, on the Somme, France, Aug. 21, 1916.