George Ingram

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George Ingram was born in Compton Chamberlayne, Wiltshire, on 4 Nov 1897 and baptised at the Independent Chapel, Birdbush, Donhead St. Mary, Wiltshire, on 21 Nov 1897 the son of William Ingram and Elva Ellen Ingram (nee Brickell).  Apart from Military Service he lived all his life in the Donhead St. Mary area.  He had enlisted and joined the Royal Field Artillery as a Gunner (Service No. 64857).  He served in France and Flanders from 6 Sep 1915 and on his discharge was awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star.  He married Florence May Trent at the Zion Hill Independent Chapel, Tisbury, Wiltshire, on 15 Sep 1926.  By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Yew Tree Cottage, Ludwell, Donhead St. Mary, Wiltshire, working as a Master Baker.  His death was recorded in Mere, Wiltshire, on 5 Jan 1968.   His brother, Charles Everet Ingram, also served in the conflict.