Re: Rifleman George Albert Kent also served as George Wilson

[Bertieone]

George Albert Kent,

West Derby, 1897, 8b 566,

Army records, 38 Byford Rd
Son of, William Joseph Kent, Ann Jane Kent,
siblings,
Henry,
Sydney,
Edward,
Henrietta,
Ethel,

38 and 48 Byford Rd, Liverpool, recorded.

1901,
George A Kent,
RG13 P3504 F151 Page12

1911,
Albert Kent, 10 Ash St.
RG14 Piece22599
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss ... &h=1466524
Gave false information on Attestation.

[alcavtay]

Excellent spot Bert - you're on a roll today!

*EDIT - sorry! Katie and Bert

[alcavtay]

http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casua ... ILSON,%20G

Both names were recorded on his headstone.

I've only had a quick look at his records but it seems he enlisted as Kent, deserted and re-enlisted under the false name Wilson, his statement on the matter said that he was keen to get to the front and his regiment didn't seem likely to go so he joined another. Given his keenness to serve they dispensed with the trial and he stayed with the rifles. He died of wounds 69 days after the order was given that he would continue to serve with the K.R.R.C.