Thiennes British Cemetery, near Hazebrouck
Eldest son of Mr & Mrs George Tierney of 1 Apsley
Road, St Helier, Jersey
Husband of Armandine Tierney (nee Sangan) of 4 Cheapside,
St Helier, Jersey.
Killed in action, aged 32 years.
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post
of Wednesday 19 June 1918
Roll of Honour. The many friends of Gunner
George Tierney of the Royal Garrison Artillery will
regret to learn that his wife, who resides in St Helier,
yesterday received a letter stating that her husband
had made the supreme sacrifice. The distressing information
was conveyed by the Section Commander who states that
the Gunner was instantaneously killed by shell fire,
the writer adds "I feel his loss very much as he
was a fearless soldier and greatly devoted to duty.
He was always willing to help anyone when help was required,
there is only one thing more to say, he died a glorious
death". The late Gunner, who was 32, joined up
some 2 years ago and was previously employed at Messrs
Lipscombes as a driver. He was a most efficient soldier
and had a large circle of acquaintances and friends
who will join us in tending the widow, who is left with
a young son, our heartfelt sympathy.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record
