George West enlisted in the Otago Infantry Regiment in July, 1917.
He was admitted to the 3rd Canadian Casualty station on October 23, 1918, with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He died the next day and was buried in local military cemetery.
ROLL OF HONOR.
WEST. — On October 24th, 1918, died from wounds received in France on October 23rd, Private George West, 32nd Reinforcements, beloved grandson of James and Lucy West, Weston; aged 24 years.
Deeply mourned. -Oamaru Mail, 13/11/1918.
Oamaru Cemetery.
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