Personal
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Name: George Hill
DOB: 5th March 1917
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Identity Number: D/JX 194218
Service/Regiment/Corp: Royal Navy
Unit: HMS Thracian
Died: 1st/2nd October 1942
George was the son of Alfred and Emma Jane Hill, the youngest of their 9 children.
Most of the children worked in the hat making trade in Nuneaton, as did his wife Gertrude Sheldon. George and Gertrude were married in July 1938, shortly before the birth of my mum Maureen in October 1938.
George worked as a general labourer.
The above information was provided by Graham Curtis, Grandson of George Hill.
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