Hero of Western Front
ple or the entire village attended the funeral,” says Richard.
“The firing party from the Leicester Regiment fired three volleys over the grave and regimental buglers played The Last Post, followed by Brother Grantham reading the Ancient Order of Foresters funeral service.”
Mike Inskipp’s generous gesture was revealed to researchers by George’s great niece Anita Bentley, who still lives locally.
Permission was sought from the Diocese of Lichfield to replace the private memorial. The Diocese advised that once the new headstone was in place, the plot would forever come under the control of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Just a week ago, Driver George Gough’s replacement headstone was installed.
It is a fitting memorial for a young man who answered the call to arms and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Thanks to the tireless work of Richard and Lee, the residents of Driver Gough’s home village know a lot more about his bravery.