Regiment: Liverpool Regt.
Died: 04 July 1917 aged 20 in Belgium. Killed in action.
Cemetery: Vlamertinghe New Mil Cemetery I E 35
Son of Joseph and Bessie Marion Shaw. b. 1897.
Modern III—Matriculation Class. House Prefect. XI Football; Boxing Colours.
Articled to a Solicitor.
Great War, Private 15th Liverpool Regt. 1916, 2nd Lieutenant.
1st/8th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment).
'Called up in May 1916, he served in the ranks for a few months before joining a Cadet Unit. In February 1917 he obtained his commission. He went to the front in April, and was killed in action on July 4th. He was a peculiarly reserved boy. Those, however, who penetrated beneath the surface discovered a strong and interesting character. It was necessary to know him well to realise how deep were his affections, and of what loyalty he was capable.' (Malvernian, Dec 1917).
'Goldfish Chateau, Ypres. 4th July 1917. Battalion in Brigade reserve. Working parties New Garden St continued. 2nd Lt G A S Shaw killed by shell.' (Unit War Diary).
Service record: WO 339/73406
Unit War Diary:WO 95/2923/1