George Richard Ace – North Staffordshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Private George Richard Ace – North Staffordshire Regiment, 2 nd Battalion Birth and Family Background George Richard Ace was born in 1912 at Mumbles , the son of George Richard Ace and Florence Roe , who were married in 1912 . 1921 Census The 1921 Census records the family living at Alma House, Dunns, Mumbles . George Ace (33) was employed as a butcher’s assistant , working for H. Woodly & Co., 33 Adam Street, Cardiff , while his wife Florence (30) managed the household. Their children were George (8) and Winnie (6) , both attending school, and Lemuel (2) . Marriage In 1935 , George Richard Ace married Charlotte Bennett at Swansea . 1939 Register The 1939 Register records George and Charlotte living at 42 Park Street, Mumbles . George was employed as a butcher’s shop assistant , while Charlotte undertook unpaid domestic duties . Military Service George Richard Ace enlisted in the British Army and served as a Private with the North Staffordshi...
