He died on the 4th October 1918, so close to the Armistice.Yesterday morning Mrs J. Muirhead, Townhead Street, received notice of the death of her son, Sapper George Muirhead who fell in action in France. Sapper Muirhead went out to France with the R.S.F. about three years ago, and later was transferred to the Tunneling Section of the R.E. Fully a year ago he was badly crushed by a fall while engaged in tunneling. Of a rather quiet and reserved nature, he was respected by all who knew him, and especially by his fellow workers in Garrallan Colliery. He was 26 years of age. Much sympathy is felt for his widowed mother and the other members of his family. His eldest brother, James, has been with the Colours since early in the war.
In the 1901 census
Townhead St
James Muirhead 46
Jane Muirhead 52
James Muirhead 21
William Muirhead 14
John Muirhead 12
George Muirhead 10
Fanny Muirhead 8
Cumnock Connections tree
In September 1916 the Cumnock Chronicle reported that he was in Cumnock for a few days' leave before returning to his unit after spending nearly six weeks in hospital, after being buried in a tunnel collapse.
He is buried at Anneux British Cemetery in France.
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