13173 Private George Millward
8th(Service)Battalion
South Staffordshire Regiment
16th November 1915
13173 Private George Millward
He was born on 08/04/1879 in Stafford, Staffordshire. His parents were William Millward (1852-1891) and
Annie Lawson (born in 1864). They were married on 18/10/1880.
George had a brother, William (1882-1942) and 2 sisters, Jane (1877-30/12/1904) and Eliza May (born on 01/07/1883).
In the 1881 census, the family were recorded as living at House 188, Great Brick Kiln Street, Wolverhampton. William snr. was employed as a boot riveter.
The family had moved home by the time of the 1891 census came round and were now living at 39 Pool Street, Wolverhampton. William snr. was still employed as a boot riveter, whilst George was now attending school.
The family were still living at the same address at the time of the 1901 census, despite William snr. having passed away nearly
10 years earlier. George had left school and was working as a general blacksmith.
Later this year on 11 August, he married Sarah Roberts (10/03/1877-26/10/1916) and they had a daughter, Lily (born on 25/08/1901).
The 1911 Census, showed that George and his family were living at his mother in laws house, 13 Townwell Fold, Wolverhampton.
He was now employed as brazier in the cycle trade.
George enlisted in Wolverhampton and was sent to France on 14/07/1915. He was killed in action on 16/11/1915.
He was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, the 1914-1918 British War and Allied Victory medals.
His widow was awarded a pension of 15/- a week from 05/06/1916 on 30/05/1916. Sadly, she died very shortly after on 26/10/1916 and Lily was placed in the guardianship of Mr James Titley of 45 Thomas Street Wolverhampton.