George William Symes (1896 – 1980) was my grandmother Kathleen Cudmore’s second husband.
George was first married to Katherine Lucas in 1939
George served in the British army in both world wars and became colonel of his regiment
- X is for the Military Cross
- Y is for Yangon Sailing Club
- Y is for Yorks and Lancs
- M is for medals
- North to Durham via Sheffield 13 May
George’s second wife was Kathleen Champion de Crespigny nee Cudmore whom he married in 1967
George had no children
George was the son of George Symes (1859 – 1920)
George first married Rosa Guppy (1860 – 1892)
They had two children:
- William Hensley Symes (1887 – 1888)
- Edward Daniel Symes (1890 – 1950)
George’s second wife was Eliza Paulley (1870 – 1946) whom he married in 1894. Their only child was George William (see above)
Anne's Family History 