George was posted to the 16th Battalion, the Chatsworth Rifles with 125 other men in early Sept 1916. These men were issued with the Regimental numbers 70052 to 70177.

In 1916 this numbering system was used to transfer men from the Territorial Battalions of the Sherwood Foresters to the Regular and Service Battalions under Army Order 204/A.C.I. 1499.

George was captured at Thiepval on 9th October during the attack on the SCHWABEN REDOUBT.

George was interned in Giessen POW Camp when he sent this card.