In 1901, the George family were living at The Retreat, 3 Balhousie Avenue, Perth. Father David (Bootmaker), b. 1862, Errol; Mother Annie F., b.1871, Leith; Daughter Minnie M., b. 1896, Perth; Son, David, b. 1899, Perth; and Daughter Jeanie, b. 1900, Perth. David George’s grandfather, Alexander (a Master Shoemaker), was born, and spent most of his life in Errol, Perthshire.

David George originally served with the Black Watch (Regimental No. 350505) and then transferred to the Gordon Highlanders (Regimental No. 235747).

 A description of the action that the 2nd Battalion the Gordon Highlanders were involved in during October 1918.'The Gordon Highlanders: A Concise History' by Trevor Royle:

“The battalion took part in an offensive along the Piave in an attempt to split the Austro-Hungarian forces. The action involved the difficult crossing of the River Piave, which was achieved with the help of the Italian boatmen and by securing an Island before building pontoon bridges to complete the crossing."

"Having secured the island 2nd Gordons led the assault, attacking under heavy Austro-Hungarian artillery fire."

At one point it seemed that the attack might falter but the advance enemy positions were held by weak Hungarian troops who, according to the regimental historian, ‘had not fixed their bayonets and had no stomach for fighting Highlanders at close quarters.’

"During the fighting, which became known as the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, 2nd Gordons lost 3 officers and 11 soldiers killed, and 3 officers and 57 soldiers wounded or missing.”

David George would have lost his life as a result of wounds received during the action. He was 20 years old.

Perthshire Advertiser, 6th November 1918

“DEATHS - George, died of wounds in a dressing station"

"Private David George, Gordon Highlanders, in his 20th year. A dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs David George, 30 Hay Street, Perth.”

David George is also commemorated on the Perth Middle United Free Church War Memorial.