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Name: George Lamb Duncan
DOB:
Rank: Private
Service Identity Number: 3053398
Service/Regiment/Corp: Royal Scots
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Died:
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George had a happy childhood in Banff one of 6 children. After his mother died he left and joined the army as a "boy soldier" at 14. His father remarried and had a further 6 children.
George returned to Banff a really poor soul after his internment eventually going for rehab in Glasgow where he met and married Molly.
They enjoyed their military travels and their son Kevin was born in Egypt. Sadly he died a young man after settling in New Zealand.
George and Molly settled in Australia managing military veterans accommodation for many years. After he died Molly brought his ashes home and he is laid to rest in the family grave in Banff cemetary.
The above information was provided by Douglas Duncan brother of George Duncan.
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