Mayhew, George Joseph
George Mayhew (Senior Vice-President, Union Society) – The cry, “Good old George,” sums up the S.V.P’s position in the hearts of those who know him. George is not old, but he is certainly a good fellow, with a cheery grin and a quiet way of getting what he wants. And what he wants is usually good for the Union Society. George has played a lot of Rugger for the College, and, having distinguished himself at this, he is now proving himself useful with a hockey stick (on the hockey field, we mean!). He is a motorist – at least, he’s got a Ford; and, lastly, he is interested in the Empire overseas. King’s College Review, Dec. 1938
On Active Service: Died of wounds in Italy, Captain George Joseph Mayhew of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light infantry, aged 26, dearly loved husband of Eileen June (née Affleck Graves), and only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Mayhew of “ Hampton” , 77 Red Lion Lane, Shooters Hill. He was for some considerable number of years a choirboy and member of all Saints’ Church, Shooters Hill, and Old Shootershillian and late student of King’ s College, London, University. Respected and loved by all who knew him. Kentish Independent, 17 March, 1944.
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Mayhew |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | George Joseph |
| Date of birth | 12 March 1917 |
| Place of birth | Lewisham District |
| Family details | son of George Thomas and Isabella Mayhew. Husband of Eileen June Mayhew (nee Affleck-Graves) of Gravesend |
| Previous education | Shooters' Hill School |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1935-1939 |
| Dept / course | Faculty of Arts |
| Military unit | Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. 7th Bn. |
| Service number | 164754 |
| War / conflict | World War Two (1939-1945) |
| Date of death | 03/03/1944 |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Rank at death | Captain |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds |
| Burial place | Naples War Cemetery |
| Commemoration(s) | King’ s College Chapel |
| Notes | George Mayhew at the outset of war, when he was called up, was stationed at the Thatched Barn, Barnet By-pass. This, as many will know, is a famous Road-house with Swimming Pool, Dance Floor, etc., and George was in on a good thing. He is now attached to the headquarters company so we presume he is in the centre of things as usual. After a period of intense training with the R.A.M.C. he is now posted “ somewhere abroad” and such are the arrangements of the Field P.O. that as yet we have not heard any further news. He left Barnet about a fortnight ago after having paid a “ flying” visit to Scotland. For those who know, we are happy to add that history continues to repeat itself. He is very interested in Union Society doings, and if any of his friends (or others) would like to write to him, his address is: 7348696 Pte. G. J. Mayhew, Headquarters Coy, 141st Field Ambulance R.A.M.C., c/o Army Post Office. King’ s College Review
The King’s College Review of March 1940 has an article by George titled “Somewhere in France”, covering the early days of his war prior to going into battle. |
| Sources | King’ s College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; |