BROTHERIDGE, GEORGE HAWKINS, Private, No. 51665, 1/5th (Territorial) Battn. The Gloucestershire Regt., eldest s. of Thomas Brotheridge. of Colways, Ashleworth, Farmer, by his wife, Clara Ann, dau. of John Jones: and brother to Lieut. F. Brotheridge (q.v.); b. Colways, Ashleworth, co. Gloucester, 5 Dec. 1897; educ. Grammar School, Tewkesbury, and King’s School, Gloucester: was a Dairy and Farming Student, and subsequently assisted his father on his farm; joined the Gloucestershire Regt. 24 May, 1918; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following Sept., and died at a Dressing Station 24 Oct. of the same year, of wounds received in action a few hours previously. Buried in Pommereuil Cemetery, near Le Catean. His Commanding Officer wrote: “He was very brave and cheerful, and I always found him willing and cheerful under all circumstances. He was very popular with his comrades,” and his Sergt.-Major: “He was a most willing and good soldier, and is deeply regretted by all who knew him.” Unm.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5