BROMLEY, George

George Bromley was the son of George and Fanny Bromley of 185 High Street, Lye. He volunteered for the Worcester Territorials in September 1914 and served in the 1/8th Battalion. He went to the Western Front in March 1915 and by 1916 the Worcesters were deeply involved with the heavy fighting on the Somme. In March 1917 they were among the troops who forced the Germans back to the Hindenburg Line. After the remarkable storming of the 'Mound' at Templeux-le-Guerard early in April the Worcesters went on to attack Guillemont Farm, situated on a spur overlooking the Hindenburg Line. A two company attack on the 24th April was undertaken but German resistance was fierce and no territory was gained. Losses were heavy and included Private George Bromley who suffered from gun-shot wounds to both legs. He died on the same day and is buried at Templeux-le-Guerard Cemetery (I A 17). He was 22 years of age and is commemorated on the Lye and Wollescote and Lye church Memorials.