Private 29703 George Arthur LAKIN

4th Battalion, Grenadier Guards

Died of wounds in France and Flanders, 23rd April 1918 age 19

Buried Rue-David Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas-de-Calais, France. Grave ref: II.H.44

Awarded British War and Victory Medals

Son of George and Lydia Lakin

Links to Relevant Information

CWGC Page for Private Lakin

Rue-David Military Cemetery

Grenadier Guards

Other Information

1898c born Atherstone

7th August 1898 baptised at Atherstone Parish Church

1901 Census living at Coleshill Street, Atherstone with parents and sister, his father George was employed as a hatter

1911 Census living at 11 Coleshill Street, Atherstone with parents and siblings, his father was employed as a Hatter’s Finisher