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234072 Sgt. George Philpott British Army 8th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from:Belfast (d.2nd May 1916) George Phillpot died two months before the birth of his daughter Elizabeth. He left behind a widow and 3 children (including Elizabeth). She grew up never knowing a father. Additional Information: George died in France from the effects of gas poisoning. He is buried at Lillers Communal Cemetery. He was an old soldier and served in the South African Campaign (Boer War). He finished his first term of service on the 18th of November 1909 but rejoined at the outbreak of World War 1. George Niven Reply

The following was published in "The Northern Whig" newspaper on Friday 14th May 1916 Sergeant George Philpott, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who died from the effects of gas poisoning, was an old soldier, having served in the South African Campaign. He rejoined the colours at the outbreak of war prior to which he was employed at the Queen's Island. Deceased is survived by his wife, who resides at 184 Conway Street, Belfast, and his mother who lives at 52 North Howard Street, Belfast. George Niven Reply

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