245564: Pte George Edwin Graydon, South Staffordshire Regiment

This single BWM was awarded to George Edwin Graydon who, although living in the West Midlands at the time of his enlistment, was born in Chichester, West Sussex.

He enlisted in the South Staffs regiment, receiving the service number 245564. He later was transferred to the 9^th (Service) Battalion of the Devon Regiment and reassigned the number 30779. It was with the Devons that George lost his life on 29^th October 1916 – He was only 22 years old.

Commonwealth War Graves list his details as the Son of Mrs. Sarah Graydon, of 37 Hill Street, Tipton, Staffs. He now lies in Tancrez farm Cemetery, Belgium. His grave reference is given as: II.A.10

http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/55805/Tancrez%20Farm%20Cemetery

George was also entitled to the victory medal and memorial plaque. The whereabouts of these are unknown, although any leads on their location would be gratefully received.