George Sumner was born on 28 November 1921 in Southport, Lancashire to Elizabeth Alice Sumner. He was employed by Trader’s Parcel Delivery Company prior to enlisting. George served in the Army as a Private in WW2, service no. 4546244 and died on 27 April 1942 in Northern Ireland. He was buried 02 May 1942 in St. Cuthbert’s Churchyard, Churchtown, Southport.