George Henry Taman (1897-1917)
Rotherhithe man served with 13th and 15th DLI commemorated on Arras Memorial
George Taman was born in 1897 in Rotherhithe to Henry (a dock labourer) and Sarah Taman. He was their only son and third child of four. Throughout his life he lived at 18 Luxford Street, Rotherhithe. He attested 10 February 1916 and joined the Kings Royal Rifle Training Reserve as Private 31027. His occupation is given as apprentice compositor. George was mobilised 29-Jul-1916 and posted to 14th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps. In December 1916 he was posted to Durham Light Infantry as private 53147. George was killed in action on 10 April 1917.
Birth date: 1897
Death date: 10-Apr-1917
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: 1901,1911 and 1916, 18 Luxford Street, Rotherhithe
Employment: Apprentice compositor 1916
Family: Father: Henry Taman 1854 – 1917
Mother: Sarah Ann Taman b1861
Sisters: Florence b1895, Jessie b1896, Doris b1901
Military service:
Attested 10-Feb-1916 as private 31027 KRR Training Reserve.
Mobilised 29-Jul-1916 and posted to 14th Battalion KRRC.
19-Dec-1916 posted to 13th Battalion DLI.
21-Dec-1916 posted to 15th Battalion DLI as private 53147 and joined unit in field next day.
Killed in action 10-Apr-1917.
Gender: Male
Contributed by Harold P, Durham
