George William Boon

A Deck Hand with H.M. Drifter Recompense., George died on 28th of March 1916 at the age of 45.

George was a son of William and Maria Boon. He was born at Mutford on 1 April 1866. In 1871 his family lived 'near Mutford Corner', and in 1881 at Mutford. 

On 30 December 1890 George married Maria Ann Elizabeth Batchelor at Mutford Church. They both lived at Mutford and George was a market gardener.  In 1891 they lived at Shrub Villa, Hulver Road, Mutford. In 1901 they were still living at Hulver Road, and George worked as a market gardener. They were still living at Hulver Road in 1911, and George was still working as a market gardener.  

George joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 30 March 1915.

George was serving on the 'Recompense' when he washed overboard and drowned, off Dungeoness. 

In 1919 Maria, also known as 'Lizzie', lived at Shrub Villa, Hulver Road, Mutford.  

George's son Surtees died in 1944.