Private
Tank Corps | 312441 | 23th Battalion; B Coy |
Notes
George lived at The Row, Lea. He Attested 27 November 1917 but after temporary exemptions were granted he joined the forces 2 September 1918 aged thirty-three. He was demobilised 23 October 1919 and returned to work at Lea Mills.
Medal Card Index
No record found
Army Service Record
He attested 27 November 1915, aged 31 years 7½ months, a married under foreman hosiery dresser living at The Row, Lea Bridge. He was 5ft 11 in tall and weighed 144lb. His next of kin was Jane Ann Oakley whom he married 26 December 1907 at the Parish Church, Clay Cross. They had four children: William (16/06/08); George (02/09/09); Annie (05/01/12) and Isaac Harold (02/11/18). He was born at Hyson Green 17/04/84; had brown eyes; parents William and Mary Ellen Oakley. A member of the Oddfellows. He had a linear scar on the front of his left wrist and a stain over knuckles of right hand. Overlapping second right toe caused him to walk badly
He joined for duty 02/09/18 at Derby and was demobbed 23/10/19
Newspaper Reports
Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 26 January 1918
APPEAL FOR LEA MILLS WORKERS
An appeal was heard, in camera, in respect of eight employees at Lea Mills, and Tribunal ordered F Barlow (Lea), overlooker JWC Massey, C Swift, Hy Yeomans (Holloway) W Curzon (Near Matlock) and H Holmes (Lea) framework knitters to report in 28 days. G Oakley, foreman (Lea Bridge) was granted four months exemption, with leave, and JE Vallance, clerk (Lea Bridge) was granted three months with leave on the employers appeal, a personal appeal being dismissed. The appeal of WW Lowe, framework knitter, Whatstandwell, was dismissed.
Letters to JB Marsden-Smedley
Hut F 6. B Coy, 23 Batt., Tank Corps, Bovington Camp, Nr.Wareham, Dorset
Oct. 21/18
To Mr J B. & A.S. Marsden Smedley
Dear Sirs
I am much indebted to you for the splendid parcel & also for the kind wishes, The contents will help to make the Army rations which at times are none too large spin out. The good wishes too are none the less welcome for the thought that one is not forgotten at home helps one to stand the discomfort of army life not the least of which is the separation from Home ties. With every wish for your future happiness & prosperity. I am Sirs
Your Obedient Servant
Pte. Geo Oakley 312441
1901: The Hollins Holloway
Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
William | Oakley | Head | 52 | Merino hosiery machinist | Holloway |
Mary E | Oakley | wife | 45 | Charford, Worc. | |
Alma | Oakley | daughter | 18 | Merino mule tender | Holloway |
George | Oakley | son | 16 | Merino hosiery dresser | Nottingham |
Helen | Oakley | daughter | 13 | Merino hosiery errand girl | Holloway |
Nora | Oakley | daughter | 11 | Holloway | |
Arthur | Oakley | son | 8 | Holloway | |
Harold | Oakley | son | 4 | Holloway |
1911: Holloway
Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
George | Oakley | Head | 26 | Hosiery dresser, hosiery mill | Hyson Green |
Jane Ann | Oakley | wife | 21 | Danesmoor | |
William | Oakley | son | 2 | Danesmoor | |
George | Oakley | son | 1 | Holloway |