1892 Sep 10 Born Strood, Kent in North Aylesford Union Workhouse to Lucy Jane West, single mother. The mother was a Domestic Servant
1901 census at Wainscott, Frindsbury Extra, Strood
1911 census. Living at 5 Fosters Cotts Wainscott, Friendsbury Extra, Kent,
1917 Jan 30. Commissioned 2nd Lt. He was a Battery Sgt Major at the time
1920 Jan 25. RFA . The undermentioned Lts. retire receiving a gratuity , and are granted the rank of Capt.:— G . W . West
1920 Oct 25. Joined the ADRIC with service no 880. Posted to D Coy.
1922 Jan 20. Discharged on demobilisation of ADRIC
1939 Register He is a Caretaker living with wife Florence at Ardmonagh Ralphs Ride , Easthampstead R.D., Berkshire
1961 Jan/Mar Died Windsor aged 68