Pte George Bunyan, 8601, Highland Light Infantry, died on November 5th, 1914, from wounds received in action the previous day. He was aged 28.

Born at Aley Green, he served for 12 years with the colours and was on reserve when war broke out. He was recalled to his battalion on August 5th, before which he was a stiffener with hat manufacturer Mr T. Day, of High Town Road.

He lived at 157 High Town Road and left a widow and two children, aged seven and two. His pensioner parents lived in Cowper Street, Luton.