2nd.Lt George Ernest Lissenden, The Buffs

 

1894 Apr 22 Born Blean, Kent

1901 census at Pleasant Cottage, Herne, Hampton, Kent

1911 census at 3 Sea St Cottages Herne Bay

Had been a commercial traveller when he enlisted

1915 Jun 1 Landed in France

1918 Oct 30 Commissioned E. Kent R. George Ernest Lissenden

1919 Oct 19. E. Kent R. Temp. 2nd Lt. G. E. Lissenden relinquishes his commission on completion of service, and retains the rank of 2nd Lt.

1920 Oct 20. Joined ADRIC with service no 797. Posted to Depot Coy

1920 Nov 21 Wounded along with RH Trenaman . Part of the Bloody Sunday activity. Wounded in Mount Street

1920 Nov 21 to 9 Dec in Hospital following wounding

1921 Apr 1 to 15 Apr on Leave

1921 Jun 25. Posted to C Coy

1921 Jul 15 to 29 Jul on Leave

1921 Sep 16 to 30 Sep on Leave

1922 Jan . Discharged on demobilisation of ADRIC

1924 Jul 16 Married to Elizabeth Mary O'Leary in London. She was from Kerry

1965 Apr 16. Died Sheffield age 70

ADRIC

WO 374/42351