HON.LIEUT G.E.L. POULDEN R.E. (as impressed on 1914 Star)
George Edward Luther Poulden
Born onboard HMS Formidable at Portishead 17/7/1870
Son of Captain Edward Poulden R.N. & Katharine Poulden (nee Gawler)
Note: His mother was daughter of Col G.Gawler K.H.(Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order), late 52nd Regt & 2nd Governor of South Australia
Educated at Monkton Combe & King's College, London
Assoc.M.Inst.C.E. (War Office) 15/11/14
To France 21/11/14 as Honorary Lieutenant & temporary Inspector of Works the on staff of General Sir A.M.Stuart, Director of Works
Promoted to Inspector of Works with rank of Honorary Captain 13/3/15
Later he worked as assistant to C.R.E. Camps and Roads, Headquarters, Aldershot, 1918-19
Died 15/1/39
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His Officers Papers exist at TNA but we have not checked them Ref: WO 374/54854
With copy of his Medal Index Card & 16 page digital file of supporting research documentation
Condition: EF
