Son of John and Sarah Elizabeth Morton. Married Annie Maud Morton in 1909, together they had two children.
Prior to enlistment George was employed by Middleton Cooperative Society as a Clerk. Described in the Teesdale Mercury as being a 'well known and highly respected young man'.
Teesdale Mercury-05/09/1917: Upper dale notes: Memorial Service
Teesdale Mercury-22/10/1919: Notes from the higher dales: Service to dedicate marble tablet