George Lishman

History while in the forces

14 Aug 1915: joined HM Forces
31 Mar 1916: left for British Expeditionary Force, France
12 Sep 1916: wounded in both thighs, in Red Cross Hospital, Havre
31 Dec 1916: removed to Red Cross Hospital, Sheffield
30 Jun 1917: right leg amputated
17 Oct 1917: further serious operation, progressing favourably
Jul 1918: discharged from HM Forces
Surname
Lishman
Forename
George
Rating or rank
2nd Lieutenant
Regiment or Other Unit
4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment
Branch
Hessle Road, Hull
Date of Birth
10 Oct 1882
Date of birth
1882
Date of Entering Bank's Service
Sep 1898
Date of Joining HM Forces
14 Aug 1915