London 25th Regt

25th County of London Cyclist Battalion
The London Regiment

George was born in 1884 the son of James & Mary Ann Gingell. George was a milk carrier (1901 census), gold wire maker (1911 census, marriage 1918). In his service records he is described as a Blacksmith's striker.

Service Records

Enlisted - 23 Mar 1915 in the 3/25th County of London Cyclist - No.2222
               27 Aug 1915 - Attached 3/2nd London Div Cyc. Co.
               1 Dec 1915 - Transferred Attached 3/2nd London Div Cyc. Co. No. 376
               1 Nov 1916 - Transferred 4th Army Cycle Corp. No. 13078
               31 Mar 1917 - Transferred to Royal Engineers. No. 248306 & WR/178671 - Sapper
Address -5 Cornwall Cottages, Popham St, Islington
Born 1884
Occupation - Blacksmith's striker.
Next of Kin - Wife - Rose Louisa Gingell (nee Harris), 53 Nelson Rd, Holloway, London
Married 7 Jan 1918, Islington
To France 1 Dec 1915.