Background
CLAY HILLS, George was born on July 24, 1877 in Darlington. S, of T. Clayhills, Southend, Darlington.
CLAY HILLS, George was born on July 24, 1877 in Darlington. S, of T. Clayhills, Southend, Darlington.
Cheltenham; Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
Joined East Lancashire Regiment, 1899. Promoted Lieutenant 1900. Served with 8th Regiment Mounted Infantry in South Africa, January 1900 to October 1902.
Took part in advance to Pretoria and subsequent operations (despatches twice. Queen’s medal, 4 clasps. King’s medal, 2 clasps, etc.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902; East Lancashire Regimental Depot, Preston.