Revels, George

George was the third son of William and Emma (nee Waldock) Revels, born at Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 14 October 1885. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylor School in Ashwell.

George enlisted with the 5^th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, Regimental Number 37218, on 18 January 1917. He transferred to the Suffolk Regiment, Regimental Number 67710, and saw active service in the Palestine Theatre of War, taking part in many of the Battles of Gaza. He survived the War.

George was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

He is commemorated on the St Mary’s Church Ashwell Roll of Honour.

Before enlisting he was a labourer on a farm.

George married Fanny Maria Gentle on 1 November 1906. They had seven children, George William born 1907, Gladys Ann born 1908, Edna Mary born 1911, Edwin Arthur born 1914, Percy Sylvanius born 1917, Norah Jean born 1920 and Helen Eva born 1923.

The 1939 census shows them living in Ashwell, with George a labourer on a farm.

George died at Ashwell in the 4^th quarter 1959.

Two of George’s brothers, James and Percy, served in the War but were killed in action. His brother Thomas also served and survived.